College comparison

The University of the South 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	The University of the South Sewanee, TN	Wake Forest Winston-Salem, NC
Acceptance rateWake Forest University is more selective	57%	22%
SAT (25–75)	1260–1390	1410–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,607	5,485
Avg net price	$27,872	$28,719
Median earnings (10 yr)Wake Forest reports higher median earnings	$64,911	$78,158
Graduation rate	80%	89%
Median debt	$22,855	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	0.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is The University of the South or Wake Forest University harder to get into?

Wake Forest University is more selective: The University of the South's acceptance rate is approximately 57% and Wake Forest University's is approximately 22% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of the South vs Wake Forest University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1260–1390 at The University of the South 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.