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Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA
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Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$15,478 Virginia Residents
$36,694 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$64,758
cheaper$18,013 Virginia Residents
$34,085 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$39,350
Less$8,832Average Financial Aid AmountMore$45,828
Admission
1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Test Scores-
Easier56.98%Acceptance RateTighter21.37%
Lower27.75%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable38.03%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
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
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger38,170Total EnrollmentSmaller8,963
Larger30,434Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller5,447
Larger7,736Graduate Student PopulationSmaller3,516
Larger1,625Online Student PopulationSmaller872
Completion & Outcomes
Lower86%Graduate RateHigher89%
Lower91%Retention RateHigher94%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,132)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,334)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty10 to 1
2,341Number of faculties2,258
Higher$114,302Average Faculty SalaryLower$109,593
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.