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Williams Tufts William & Mary Davidson Swarthmore University of Richmond Middlebury UVA Dartmouth Brown Vassar Harvard| Amherst College | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Amherst | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 61% |
Admission |
Amherst | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 1410/1533 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $222 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Amherst | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Washington and Lee?
- Amherst College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Amherst than Washington and Lee University ($63,500.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Washington and Lee ($21,367 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Amherst College are 1% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,750 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Amherst College (61% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Washington and Lee University ($58,693 vs. $55,567)
Amherst vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 56 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Amherst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or Washington and Lee? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Washington and Lee and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Washington and Lee University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Amherst graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $82,000)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $8,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($12,975 vs. $21,500)
- Amherst graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($134 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/