University of Rochester vs Wake Forest
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of RochesterRochester, NYCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NCCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Rochester lists Mass 4 times a week; Wake Forest lists Mass 5 times a week.
- Wake Forest has the higher graduation rate: 89% against 85% at University of Rochester.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Wake Forest has the lower price after aid: $7,647 a year, against $21,087 at University of Rochester.
- University of Rochester admits 40% of applicants, and Wake Forest admits 22%.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
4 times a week
5 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Rochester, NY
Winston-Salem, NC
Setting
City
City
Students
12,160
9,121
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
40%
22%
Average SAT
1488
1475
ACT middle 50%
31–34
32–34
Graduation rate
85%
89%
First-year retention
91%
93%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$29,278
$28,719
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,678
$6,525
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,185
$6,331
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,087
$7,647
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,883
$12,771
Net price, over $110,000 income
$46,801
$58,081
Median debt
$21,000
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$79,042
$78,158
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.