| UVA vs. Wake Forest |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia 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 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$23,118 Virginia Residents $61,591 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,642 |
| cheaper$23,526 Virginia Residents $37,628 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$39,141 |
| Less$26,492 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,077 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,480 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,470 SAT 33 ACT |
| Tighter16.81% | Acceptance Rate | Easier21.67% |
| Favorable39.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower36.08% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,409 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,322 |
| Larger17,885 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,490 |
| Larger8,524 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,832 |
| Larger1,962 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,233 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower89% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,132) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) | 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 |
| 2,663 | Number of faculty | 3,075 |
| Higher$156,740 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,071 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.