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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 | 9,762 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | #28 | ||
| 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) | $18,252 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,053 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,555 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,422 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,908 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 63% |
Admission |
William & Mary | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,548 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 5,741 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1365/1510 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
William & Mary | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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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 | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 8% | ||
| 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 | 60% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 75% | ||
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 (9,762 students vs. 2,277 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 246.9% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $18,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Washington and Lee than College of William and Mary ($63,315.00 vs. $42,053.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Washington and Lee ($20,422 vs. $24,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 21.5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,555 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than College of William and Mary (63% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 179% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($58,323 vs. $20,908)
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 (32.7%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
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/