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Overview |
Tulane | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 34% |
Admission |
Tulane | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tulane | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $237 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Tulane | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 9,121 students)
Tulane vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Wake Forest than Tulane University ($63,608.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Tulane ($27,790 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 1.3% lower than costs at Tulane University ($17,848 vs. $18,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Wake Forest University (60% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Tulane University ($55,090 vs. $33,074)
Tulane vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Tulane .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.6%) than Tulane (14.6%)
Tulane vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Tulane.
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $74,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,529)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($237 vs. $284)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/