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Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech

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Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$64,758Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$15,478 Virginia Residents
$36,694 Out-of-State
expensive$39,350Graduate Tuitioncheaper$18,013 Virginia Residents
$34,085 Out-of-State
More$45,828Average Financial Aid AmountLess$8,832
Admission
-Test Scores1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Tighter21.37%Acceptance RateEasier56.98%
Favorable38.03%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower27.75%
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 Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller8,963Total EnrollmentLarger38,170
Smaller5,447Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger30,434
Smaller3,516Graduate Student PopulationLarger7,736
Smaller872Online Student PopulationLarger1,625
Completion & Outcomes
Higher89%Graduate RateLower86%
Higher94%Retention RateLower91%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,132)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,334)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty10 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
2,258Number of faculties2,341
Lower$109,593Average Faculty SalaryHigher$114,302
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.