Chamberlain University-North Carolina vs. Wake Forest University
Chamberlain University-North Carolina (Charlotte, NC) and Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC) compared side by side. Chamberlain University-North Carolina is a private for-profit institution; Wake Forest University is a private nonprofit institution. Below, the more favorable figure in each row is highlighted, using official federal data.
| Chamberlain University-North Carolina Private for-profit | Wake Forest University Private nonprofit | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 100% | 22% |
| Median earnings (10 yrs) | $92,405 | $78,158 |
| Graduation rate | — | 89% |
| Retention rate | 50% | 93% |
| Average net price | $38,436 | $28,719 |
| In-state tuition | $20,785 | $67,642 |
| Median student debt | $20,919 | $21,500 |
| SAT average | — | 1,475 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 5,485 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. "More favorable" is a simple per-metric comparison (higher earnings and graduation, lower cost and acceptance rate) and isn't an overall verdict — the right fit depends on your goals.