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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 | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 97% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | |||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $261 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,514 students)
Wake Forest vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Columbia College?
- Wake Forest University is 187.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.1% higher at Wake Forest than Columbia College ($61,012.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Wake Forest ($18,779 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 98.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,400 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Wake Forest University (97% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 237.1% larger than aid received Columbia College ($54,233 vs. $16,089)
Wake Forest vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Wake Forest .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Columbia College (88% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $42,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $34,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,264)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/