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Overview |
JCU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
JCU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
JCU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
JCU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 75% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 2,277 students)
JCU vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Washington and Lee than John Carroll University ($63,315.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than JCU ($24,667 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 24.9% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,160 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 80.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($58,323 vs. $32,359)
JCU vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 268 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
JCU vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than John Carroll University (91% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $31,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $57,600)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,939)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/