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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Bowie State University BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Coppin State University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coppin | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 29% |
Admission |
Coppin | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Coppin | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,006 students)
Coppin vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 1,161.6% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 430.9% higher at Wake Forest than Coppin State University ($61,012.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Wake Forest ($8,562 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 41.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,746 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Wake Forest University (98% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 314.1% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($54,233 vs. $13,097)
Coppin vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Coppin .
- Coppin has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Coppin vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Coppin State University (88% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $38,900 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Coppin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/