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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 | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | CCAD | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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 | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 972 students)
Wake Forest vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or CCAD?
- Wake Forest University is 62.1% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Wake Forest than Columbus College of Art and Design ($61,012.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than CCAD ($26,197 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 51.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,000 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 133.3% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($54,233 vs. $23,246)
Wake Forest vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Wake Forest .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (88% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $39,100 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $38,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/