University of Louisville and Wake Forest University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. UofL is a four-year, public school located in Louisville, KY and Wake Forest is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Winston-Salem, NC.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| University of Louisville | vs. | Wake Forest University |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | Location | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
In-State$13,136
Out-Of-State$29,482 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | $67,642 |
| 86% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 41% |
| $11,189 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $50,961 |
| 79.41 % | Acceptance Rates | 21.67 % |
| 25.08 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 36.08 % |
| 1,150 | SAT Score | 1,470 |
| 23 | ACT Score | 33 |
| 61 % | Graduation Rate | 89 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 81 % | Retention Rate | 93 % |
| 23,065 | Student Population | 9,322 |
| 1,241 | Number of Faculties | 2,745 |
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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