| Wake Forest vs. NCSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#80 in National Universities #5 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #72 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,642 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,799 North Carolina Residents $32,847 Out-of-State |
| expensive$39,141 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,101 North Carolina Residents $32,874 Out-of-State |
| More$46,077 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,521 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,470 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,370 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter21.67% | Acceptance Rate | Easier41.74% |
| Favorable36.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.76% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,322 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,464 |
| Smaller5,490 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,422 |
| Smaller3,832 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,042 |
| Smaller1,233 | Online Student Population | Larger2,954 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower85% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,132) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,394) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,334) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,316) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 3,075 | Number of faculty | 2,239 |
| Lower$114,071 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,376 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.