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Overview |
Centre College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Centre College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Centre College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Centre College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,357 students)
Centre College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 26% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Washington and Lee than Centre College ($60,590.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Washington and Lee ($23,584 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 37.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,300 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 49.7% larger than aid received Centre College ($55,567 vs. $37,116)
Centre College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College 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 Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 116 points higher than at Centre College (1279)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Centre College (29)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Centre College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Centre College (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $36,500 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $52,500)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/