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Overview |
Haverford College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Haverford, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #36 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | haverford.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Haverford College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,982 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,476 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,999 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 61% |
Admission |
Haverford College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,657 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 804 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.2% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 |
Haverford College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Haverford College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,800 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $222 |
Diversity |
Haverford College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Haverford College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Haverford College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Haverford College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,421 students)
Haverford College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Haverford College or Washington and Lee?
- Haverford College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Haverford College than Washington and Lee University ($62,850.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Washington and Lee ($23,476 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 6.3% lower than costs at Haverford College ($16,920 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Haverford College (61% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Washington and Lee University ($57,999 vs. $55,567)
Haverford College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Haverford 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 Haverford College .
- The average SAT score at Haverford College (1433) is 38 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Haverford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Haverford College (14.2%)
Haverford College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Haverford 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 Haverford College.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Haverford College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $68,800)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($13,000 vs. $21,500)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($134 vs. $222)
- More Haverford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/