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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate South Carolina State University| Wake Forest University | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 93% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $332 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Claflin 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,830 students)
Wake Forest vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Claflin University?
- Wake Forest University is 270.3% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.3% higher at Wake Forest than Claflin University ($61,012.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Wake Forest ($19,951 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 75.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,480 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Wake Forest University (93% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 295.7% larger than aid received Claflin University ($54,233 vs. $13,707)
Wake Forest vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Wake Forest .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Claflin University (88% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $46,500 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $30,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $9,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,184)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($237 vs. $332)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University 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/