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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 | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Centra College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $124 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 227 students)
Wake Forest vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Centra College?
- Wake Forest University is 560.3% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 560.3% higher at Wake Forest than Centra College ($61,012.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Centra College ($26,197 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 77% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,406 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 735% larger than aid received Centra College ($54,233 vs. $6,495)
Wake Forest vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Wake Forest .
- Centra College has a higher acceptance rate (40%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Centra College? 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 Centra College and Wake Forest.
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $32,400 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $10,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($12,042 vs. $23,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($124 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/