| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,799 North Carolina Residents $32,847 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,642 |
| cheaper$12,101 North Carolina Residents $32,874 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$39,141 |
| Less$11,521 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,077 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,370 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,470 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier41.74% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter21.67% |
| Lower31.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable36.08% |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| Larger38,464 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,322 |
| Larger28,422 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,490 |
| Larger10,042 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,832 |
| Larger2,954 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,233 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower85% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 2,239 | Number of faculty | 3,075 |
| Higher$116,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,071 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.