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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Colorado College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 29% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,203 students)
Colorado College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Wake Forest?
- Colorado College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Wake Forest for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $61,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Colorado College than Wake Forest University ($64,554.00 vs. $61,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Colorado College ($26,197 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 15.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,376 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado College than Wake Forest University (54% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Colorado College ($54,233 vs. $46,160)
Colorado College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Colorado College .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.4%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is the same as at Wake Forest University (88% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $31,200 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/