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Overview |
Colorado College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,173 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $67,458 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $67,458 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,228 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,281 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,947 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 63% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,532 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 1,509 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 20% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1365/1520 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (2,277 students vs. 2,173 students)
Colorado College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Washington and Lee?
- Colorado College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($67,458.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Colorado College than Washington and Lee University ($67,458.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Colorado College ($24,667 vs. $35,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 16.1% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,228 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Colorado College (63% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Colorado College ($58,323 vs. $47,947)
Colorado College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado 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 Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Colorado College has a higher acceptance rate (20%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Colorado College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Colorado College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $43,000 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Colorado 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/