Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida. Wake Forest University is a private-research university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
| Florida Atlantic University | Wake Forest University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 4.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 209 US News 2024 # 1201 QS World University 2024 # 801 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 47 US News 2024 # 701 QS World University 2024 # 351 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 138 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 106 for Medicine by US News 2024 | # 601 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 48 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 22 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -40 PG Programs -30 | UG Programs -22 PG Programs -18 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8 % | 30.3 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1060 TOEFL-80 | IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 19342 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20429 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29090 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 52348 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 38650 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29302 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary recived by students after graduation is around $50,478. | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: MBA: $135,000 Bachelor of Science: $101,000 Bachelor of Arts: $94,000 Master (Other): $90,000 Masters in Science: $86,000 Masters of Arts: $75,000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submitting test score is optional Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 2 reviews | - |
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| General Facts | Florida Atlantic University | Wake Forest University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1961 | 1834 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 4:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | Florida Atlantic University's geographical distribution is located on six campuses spread across Palm Beach, Broward, and St. Lucie counties. The university's main campus is located in the City of Boca Raton in Palm Beach County. | The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, has been located north of downtown Winston-Salem since the university moved there in 1956. The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist medical campus has two locations, the older one located near the Ardmore neighborhood in central Winston-Salem, and the newer campus at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter downtown. The university also occupies laboratory space at Biotech Plaza at Innovation Quarter, and at the Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials. The university's Graduate School of Management maintains a presence on the main campus in Winston-Salem and in Charlotte, North Carolina. |
| Library | The University/College library (U/CL) is a four-story building that serves as a joint-use facility for students, faculty, and staff of Florida Atlantic University and Broward College.Fort Lauderdale students can have direct access to library spaces and materials through FAU partnership with Broward County Library.The Broward County Library is a public library system in Broward County. The system circulates over 10.5 million items annually. The Main Broward County Library in Fort Lauderdale is next to the FAU Fort Lauderdale campus, and it contains materials specific to FAU students. | The mission of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library is to inspire learning, advance knowledge, and build community at Wake Forest University. |
| Campus Life | Students make the most of their time at FAU by participating in any of our 400 clubs and organizations, recreational sports, volunteer activities and more. Each year more than 5,000 student-led events create a lively and enriching campus experience. The Boca Raton campus is home to more than 4,000 on-campus residents in nine apartment and suite-style residence halls. The University delivers impactful, residence hall-based programming through which students develop skills for lifelong learning. FAU’s Dining Services serves students, faculty, staff and visitors through 16 dining locations, including Pizza Hut, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Pollo Tropical and Subway. FAU offers a wide range of resources including award-winning peer education and health promotion programs. In addition to its facilities and classes, Campus Rec hosts intramural and club sports, as well as an outdoor adventures program that takes students on excursions throughout the country. | Students are guaranteed housing for four years. The university has three community areas for living. Wake Forest undergraduate students living on campus are required to sign up for a meal plan in coordination with the Office of Residence Life and Housing and Aramark. Several dining rooms, a food court, bar and grill, Starbucks, and convenience stores are available.The event-planning arm of Wake Forest is undergraduate student-run organization known as Student Union. Student Union events include Homecoming, Family Weekend, Special Lectures, Concerts, the Coffeehouse music series and other weekly events such as movie screenings and Tuesday Trivia nights. Wake Forest offers classes in yoga, Pilates, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Zumba, BodyPump, and indoor cycling. Wake Forest students field 36 club sport teams that compete against other colleges and universities at the regional and national level. Over half of the student body participates in 18 different intramural sports. There are over 225 chartered student organizations of all sorts. Student sports organizations are highly visible on campus. Special interest organizations range from the academic, such the Model United Nations team, to the artistic, such as the handbell choir. In spring of 2006, the Mock Trial team was notable in qualifying for the national tournament while only in its 2nd year in operation. |
| Hostel | #Off campus (not with family) - $11466 #On campus - $11906 #Off campus (with family) - $5718 | #On campus - $13926 #Off campus (not with family) - $13926 #Off campus (with family) - $1450 |
| Famous Alumni | Mark Dean: (M.S.E.E. 1982) Engineering Professor at the University of Tennessee; Co-developer of the IBM PC; Former Vice President of the Technical Strategy and Worldwide Operations, IBM Research[11] Richard DiMarchi: (B.S. 1974) Former Vice President at Eli Lilly and Company, and current Chairman in Biomolecular Sciences and Professor of Chemistry at Indiana University[12] Joshua Kosoy: (MBA 2015) Former Senior Business Analyst at Royal Caribbean Group, and current Senior Business Intelligence Analyst in operations/strategy at Citrix Systems, Inc. Patricia McKay: (B.B.A. 1978) Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer of Office Depot[13] | Marc Blucas, actor |
| City Life | Considered one of the best places to live on Florida’s southeastern coast, the gorgeous city of Boca Raton, Florida is both popular and desirable. Known for its world-famous beaches on the Palm Coast, a plethora of golf courses, and access to some of the most sought-after dining and entertainment, living in Boca Raton is a dream come true. Now with a population of 97,000 people, there are approximately 1,000 new residents moving to the city each year in search of all of the opportunities that Boca Raton can offer its residents. Prized for being a safe community with a crime rate that is 38% lower than the Florida average, young professionals and retirees are making the move to Boca Raton. Prized for its small-town old Florida charm and luxurious living, Boca Raton could be just the place for you. | Winston-Salem, which locals refer to as Winston, is a region on an upward trajectory that still maintains its Southern roots. Although the city is traditionally Southern in its friendliness, it has an international feel. The metro area celebrates its diversity during an array of festivals and through a variety of cuisines. You'll find restaurants serving everything from traditional North Carolina barbecue to Indian curries and Greek pastries. The arts are at the heart of Winston-Salem. This metro area is home to the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts hosts community performances and other cultural events. The region appeals to outdoorsy types, too. Winston boasts a web of local hiking trails and a couple of state parks, including Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock, which are just a quick drive away. The metro area's scenic Piedmont Quarry is a must-see as well. One of the most appealing aspects of living in Winston-Salem is the bang you get for your buck. The average income of its residents is less than the national average, but the cost of living is significantly lower as well. Housing costs in Winston-Salem are lower than the national median sale price. |
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