George Washington University vs Wake Forest University

This page compares George Washington University and Wake Forest University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 20 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 20 applicants admitted to both schools, 55% chose to attend Wake Forest University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #26 and #30, separated by just 4 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

George Washington University is located in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., while Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

On cost, Wake Forest University has lower tuition at $57,920 per year compared to $75,420. Combined with employment rates of 96.5% (GW) and 97.4% (WFU), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Wake Forest University offered a median scholarship of $135,000 compared to $100,500, a difference of $34,500 that may factor into enrollment decisions.