This page compares Wake Forest University and University of Tennessee across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 23 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 23 applicants admitted to both schools, 74% chose to attend Wake Forest University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Wake Forest University is ranked #30 compared to #57 — a gap of 27 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

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

Employment outcomes differ substantially: Wake Forest University places 26.6% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 9.7% for the other school. This 17 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, University of Tennessee has lower tuition at $16,696 per year compared to $57,920. Combined with employment rates of 98.7% (WFU) and 92.7% (UTKnoxville), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing Wake Forest University reported a higher median scholarship — $120,000 versus $33,000 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.