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UVA University of Richmond Davidson JMU Virginia Tech Lehigh George Washington Emory UNC Chapel Hill Mason Villanova CNU| College of William and Mary | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,654 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,434 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,089 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,828 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,688 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,134 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 61% |
Admission |
William & Mary | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,087 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 6,059 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1375/1520 | 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 |
William & Mary | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
William & Mary | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 73% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 2,243 students)
William & Mary vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 247.5% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Washington and Lee than College of William and Mary ($60,590.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than William & Mary ($24,733 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 22.4% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,828 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than Washington and Lee University (66% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 267.2% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($55,567 vs. $15,134)
William & Mary vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary 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 William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 42 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
William & Mary vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary 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 William & Mary.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is the same as at Washington and Lee University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $20,300 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $68,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/