College comparison

Tulane vs Wake Forest

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Tulane New Orleans, LA	Wake Forest Winston-Salem, NC
Acceptance rateTulane University of Louisiana is more selective	14%	22%
SAT (25–75)	1400–1520	1410–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,767	5,485
Avg net price	$39,949	$28,719
Median earnings (10 yr)Wake Forest reports higher median earnings	$63,268	$78,158
Graduation rate	86%	89%
Median debt	$20,500	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	0.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Tulane University of Louisiana or Wake Forest University harder to get into?

Tulane University of Louisiana is more selective: Tulane University of Louisiana's acceptance rate is approximately 14% and Wake Forest University's is approximately 22% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Tulane University of Louisiana vs Wake Forest University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1400–1520 at Tulane University of Louisiana and 1410–1520 at Wake Forest University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.