| NCSU vs. Wake Forest |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#72 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #80 in National Universities #5 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,895 North Carolina Residents $31,767 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,758 |
| cheaper$11,819 North Carolina Residents $31,793 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$39,350 |
| Less$8,676 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$45,828 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,360 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier47.17% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter21.37% |
| Lower33.54% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable38.03% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger36,700 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,963 |
| Larger26,254 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,447 |
| Larger10,446 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,516 |
| Larger3,124 | Online Student Population | Smaller872 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower84% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 94% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,394) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,132) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,316) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,334) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 2,150 | Number of faculties | 2,258 |
| Lower$108,689 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$109,593 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.