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Overview |
Emory | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 61% |
Admission |
Emory | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 |
Emory | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $222 |
Diversity |
Emory | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emory | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,243 students)
Emory vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Washington and Lee than Emory University ($60,590.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Emory ($24,733 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 0.6% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,920 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Emory University (61% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Emory University ($55,567 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory 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 Emory .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 15 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Emory University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $81,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $4,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($17,233 vs. $21,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/