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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 99% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,104 students)
Wake Forest vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Carlow University?
- Wake Forest University is 88.3% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Wake Forest than Carlow University ($61,012.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Wake Forest ($17,437 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 28% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,014 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 103% larger than aid received Carlow University ($54,233 vs. $26,713)
Wake Forest vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Wake Forest .
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Carlow University (88% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $35,300 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $41,900)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/