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Overview |
Connecticut College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 61% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 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 |
Connecticut College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $222 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Washington and Lee?
- Connecticut College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Connecticut College than Washington and Lee University ($62,620.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Connecticut College ($24,733 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 2.1% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($16,920 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Washington and Lee University (99% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 52.8% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($55,567 vs. $36,355)
Connecticut College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Connecticut College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Connecticut College (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $28,300 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $60,700)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,550)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($222 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/