Wake Forest University and North Carolina State University at Raleigh are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Wake Forest is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Winston-Salem, NC and NCSU is a four-year, public school located in Raleigh, NC.
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| Wake Forest University | vs. | North Carolina State University at Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $67,642 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$8,799
Out-Of-State$32,847 |
| 41% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 51% |
| $50,961 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $11,592 |
| 21.67 % | Acceptance Rates | 41.74 % |
| 36.08 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 31.76 % |
| 1,470 | SAT Score | 1,370 |
| 33 | ACT Score | 30 |
| 89 % | Graduation Rate | 85 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 93 % | Retention Rate | 94 % |
| 9,322 | Student Population | 38,464 |
| 2,745 | Number of Faculties | 1,911 |
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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