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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 61% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $222 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | 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 Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Claremont McKenna for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Claremont McKenna College ($60,590.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Claremont McKenna ($24,733 vs. $28,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 10.6% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($16,920 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Claremont McKenna College (61% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Claremont McKenna College ($55,567 vs. $50,020)
Claremont McKenna vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 13 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Claremont McKenna (31)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is the same as at Washington and Lee University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $89,000)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $6,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($14,967 vs. $21,500)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($154 vs. $222)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/