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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova William & Mary Cornell Davidson University of Richmond BC Colby College Middlebury UVA| Colgate University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 61% |
Admission |
Colgate | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 |
Colgate | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $222 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,243 students)
Colgate vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Washington and Lee?
- Colgate University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Colgate than Washington and Lee University ($63,904.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Colgate ($24,733 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 5.1% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,106 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Colgate University (61% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Colgate University ($55,567 vs. $54,647)
Colgate vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate 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 Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 21 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Colgate students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($16,125 vs. $21,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($166 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/