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Overview |
Davidson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,904 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,510 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,510 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,400 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,510 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,355 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 63% |
Admission |
Davidson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 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 | 1360/1510 | 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 7, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Davidson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $222 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,277 students vs. 1,904 students)
Davidson vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Washington and Lee than Davidson College ($63,315.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Davidson ($24,667 vs. $26,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 7.8% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,400 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Washington and Lee University (65% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Davidson College ($58,323 vs. $49,355)
Davidson vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson 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 Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 40 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Davidson vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $25,500 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/