Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Tulane University of Louisiana is 1.6× more selective than Wake Forest
Acceptance rate - 2
Tulane University of Louisiana's yield is 4 pts higher than Wake Forest's
Yield rate - 3
Tulane University of Louisiana's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Wake Forest's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Tulane University of LouisianaHighly selective
- Wake ForestHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Tulane University of LouisianaTest-optional
- Wake ForestTest-optional
How they read a record
Tulane University of Louisiana
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Wake Forest
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Tulane University of Louisiana | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Required | Very important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Wake Forest University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Wake Forest University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Wake Forest University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why