University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. UNC is a four-year, public school located in Chapel Hill, NC and Wake Forest is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Winston-Salem, NC.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | vs. | Wake Forest University |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Location | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
In-State$8,994
Out-Of-State$41,203 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | $67,642 |
| 50% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 41% |
| $16,499 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $50,961 |
| 15.34 % | Acceptance Rates | 21.67 % |
| 45.45 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 36.08 % |
| 1,480 | SAT Score | 1,470 |
| 31 | ACT Score | 33 |
| 91 % | Graduation Rate | 89 % |
| 5 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 97 % | Retention Rate | 93 % |
| 32,438 | Student Population | 9,322 |
| 1,960 | Number of Faculties | 2,745 |
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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