- Both Wake Forest University and Syracuse University are private.
- Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, NC and Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY.
- Wake Forest University has more expensive tuition of $64,758 than Syracuse University ($63,061).
- Wake Forest University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.57% than Syracuse University (46.88%).
- Syracuse University is larger with 22,698 students than Wake Forest University (8,963 students).
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| #59 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina | Rankings | #60 in National Universities #10 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Winston-Salem, NC | Location | Syracuse, NY |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 | $63,061 |
| $39,350 | Graduate | $46,318 |
| $45,828 | Financial Aid | $30,709 |
| Admission | ||
| $85 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 27.57% | Acceptance Rate | 46.88% |
| 37.43% | Yield | 23.52% |
| Test Scores | 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,963 | Total Students | 22,698 |
| 5,447 | Undergraduate | 15,421 |
| 3,516 | Graduate | 7,277 |
| 872 | Online Enrollment | 2,244 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 94% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $79,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,132) $10,448 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,580) $9,520 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $7,650 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 1,919 Full-time 339 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,121 Full-time 543 Part-time |
| 6,572 Full-time 827 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,683 Full-time 895 Part-time |
| $108,398 for Faculties $78,430 Part-time | Average Salary | $110,720 for Faculties $72,308 Part-time |