Wake Forest University and University of North Carolina School of the Arts 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 UNCSA is a four-year, public school located in Winston Salem, NC.
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| Wake Forest University | vs. | University of North Carolina School of the Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Location | Winston Salem, North Carolina |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | School of art, music, and design |
| $67,642 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$9,477
Out-Of-State$27,211 |
| 41% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 67% |
| $50,961 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $12,314 |
| 21.67 % | Acceptance Rates | 29.97 % |
| 36.08 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 55.45 % |
| 1,470 | SAT Score | 1,270 |
| 33 | ACT Score | 26 |
| 89 % | Graduation Rate | 78 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 16 % |
| 93 % | Retention Rate | 93 % |
| 9,322 | Student Population | 1,111 |
| 2,745 | Number of Faculties | 131 |
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes) |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services |