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AU Georgetown William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Northeastern BU Fordham Lehigh Emory Villanova| George Washington University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 61% |
Admission |
George Washington | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 73% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,243 students)
George Washington vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Washington and Lee?
- George Washington University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at George Washington than Washington and Lee University ($62,110.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than George Washington ($24,733 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 7.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,720 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Washington and Lee University (78% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 57.6% larger than aid received George Washington University ($55,567 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington 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 George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 101 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
George Washington vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than George Washington University (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $8,500 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $80,500)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $3,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,962)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/