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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 | Cumberland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | CU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $224 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | CU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Wake Forest | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,588 students)
Wake Forest vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or CU?
- Wake Forest University is 142.1% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.1% higher at Wake Forest than Cumberland University ($61,012.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Wake Forest ($18,528 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 85.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,990 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 144.9% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($54,233 vs. $22,145)
Wake Forest vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Wake Forest .
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or CU? 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 CU and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Cumberland University (88% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $37,300 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $1,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,729 vs. $23,000)
- CU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/