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Overview |
Drexel | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Drexel | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $222 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Drexel | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 2,243 students)
Drexel vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Washington and Lee than Drexel University ($60,590.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Drexel ($24,733 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 0.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,920 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 64.1% larger than aid received Drexel University ($55,567 vs. $33,861)
Drexel vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel 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 Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 181 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Drexel vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel 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 Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Drexel University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $77,400)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,243)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/