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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon NCAT Morehouse| Clark Atlanta University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 29% |
Admission |
CAU | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $237 |
Diversity |
CAU | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 77% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 178% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178% higher at Wake Forest than Clark Atlanta University ($61,012.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than CAU ($26,197 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 51.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,982 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Wake Forest University (83% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 475.1% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($54,233 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or CAU .
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
CAU vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Wake Forest? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wake Forest and CAU.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Clark Atlanta University (88% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $38,800 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $38,400)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($237 vs. $320)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/