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Overview |
Colby College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 61% |
Admission |
Colby College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $222 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Colby College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Colby 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
- Colby College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 2,243 students)
Colby College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Washington and Lee?
- Colby College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Colby College than Washington and Lee University ($60,840.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Washington and Lee ($16,951 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 3.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,330 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Colby College (61% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 11.1% larger than aid received Washington and Lee University ($61,714 vs. $55,567)
Colby College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby 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 Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 32 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is the same as at Washington and Lee University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $73,400)
- Colby College students graduate with a $2,155 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,345 vs. $21,500)
- Colby College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($200 vs. $222)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/