- Both Wake Forest University and Duke University are private.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Duke University has more expensive tuition of $65,805 than Wake Forest University ($64,758).
- Duke University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.86% than Wake Forest University (27.57%).
- Duke University is larger with 18,023 students than Wake Forest University (8,963 students).
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| #59 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina | Rankings | #10 in National Universities #1 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Winston-Salem, NC | Location | Durham, NC |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,758 | Undergraduate | $65,805 |
| $39,350 | Graduate | $63,985 |
| $45,828 | Financial Aid | $50,142 |
| Admission | ||
| $85 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 27.57% | Acceptance Rate | 9.86% |
| 37.43% | Yield | 53.60% |
| Test Scores | 1,550 SAT, 35 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,963 | Total Students | 18,023 |
| 5,447 | Undergraduate | 6,640 |
| 3,516 | Graduate | 11,383 |
| 872 | Online Enrollment | 950 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 94% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $79,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $114,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,132) $10,448 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699) $9,495 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 1,919 Full-time 339 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,074 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 6,572 Full-time 827 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 17,962 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $108,398 for Faculties $78,430 Part-time | Average Salary | $154,288 for Faculties $72,619 Part-time |