Which has a higher LSAT median, Wake Forest University or Washington and Lee University?

Washington and Lee University has a higher median LSAT of 167, compared to 166. This is a difference of 1 points.

Which school has better BigLaw placement, Wake Forest University or Washington and Lee University?

Wake Forest University places 24.5% of graduates into large law firms (501+ attorneys), compared to 21.3% for the other school.

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Wake Forest University vs Washington and Lee University

Wake Forest University vs Washington and Lee University

Q: When admitted to both Wake Forest University and Washington and Lee University, which do students choose?

Of 30 applicants admitted to both schools, 70% chose Wake Forest University. This is based on cross-admit decisions self-reported by LSD.Law users.

Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 30 applicants admitted to both schools:

Chose WFU Chose W&L

70%

30%

Median scholarship: $127,500 Median scholarship: $135,000

Based on 30 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles

View all-time data (90 cross-admits)

51% chose WFU 49% chose W&L

90 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)

WFU is #31 · W&L is #44 in the LSD rankings

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About this comparison

This page compares Wake Forest University and Washington and Lee University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 30 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 30 applicants admitted to both schools, 70% 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 #26 compared to #36 — a gap of 10 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

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

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Admissions Comparison

2025 ABA 509

How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.

Metric	WFU	W&L
USN Rank	#26 ▲	#36
LSD Rank	#31 (0.019) ▲	#44 (0.009)
LSAT 25th	163 ▲	161
LSAT Median	166	167 ▲
LSAT 75th	168	168
GPA Median	3.79 ▲	3.75
Acceptance Rate	24.6%	22.7% ▲
Class Size	204	131
Yield Rate	28.3% ▲	24.1%

Financial Comparison

2025 ABA 509

Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.

Metric	WFU	W&L
Tuition (In-State)	$57,920	$57,450 ▲
Tuition (Out-of-State)	$57,920	$57,450 ▲
Median Grant	$40,000 ▲	$33,500
% Receiving Grants	76.0%	97.0% ▲
Avg. Debt at Graduation	-	-

Employment Outcomes

2024 ABA 509

Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.

Metric	WFU	W&L
BigLaw (501+)	24.5% ▲	21.3%
Judicial Clerkships	7.1%	14.2% ▲
Median Salary (Private)	$135,000	$170,000 ▲
Employment Rate	97.4% ▲	95.0%
Bar Pass Rate	88.2%	89.4% ▲

Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle

How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.

WFU W&L

Cycle	Split	Total
2024-2025	40% 60%	5
2023-2024	80% 20%	10
2022-2023	80% 20%	5
2021-2022	83% 17%	6
2020-2021	60% 40%	5
2017-2018	11% 89%	9
2016-2017	33% 67%	6
2009-2010	50% 50%	6
2007-2008	20% 80%	5
2006-2007	60% 40%	5