| Wake Forest vs. Louisville |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#80 in National Universities #5 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #171 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,758 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,828 Kentucky Residents $29,174 Out-of-State |
| expensive$39,350 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,418 Kentucky Residents $29,102 Out-of-State |
| More$45,828 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,508 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter21.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.54% |
| Favorable38.03% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.25% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,963 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,017 |
| Smaller5,447 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,921 |
| Smaller3,516 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,096 |
| Smaller872 | Online Student Population | Larger4,193 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,132) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,942) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,334) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,100) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,258 | Number of faculties | 2,037 |
| Higher$109,593 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,842 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.