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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Wake Forest University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 55% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1240/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $247 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 9,121 students)
Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Virginia Tech?
- Wake Forest University is 400.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at Wake Forest than Virginia Tech ($63,608.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Wake Forest ($22,205 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 19.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,888 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than Wake Forest University (55% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 544.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($55,090 vs. $8,542)
Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Wake Forest .
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest or Virginia Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Virginia Tech and Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Virginia Tech (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $65,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,966)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $247)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/