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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate Trinity College| Lafayette College | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lafayette College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,482 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,482 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,728 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,126 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 63% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,874 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 3,107 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 2,277 students)
Lafayette College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 3% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Washington and Lee than Lafayette College ($63,315.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Lafayette College ($24,667 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 5.4% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($17,685 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Lafayette College (63% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 32.2% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($58,323 vs. $44,126)
Lafayette College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette 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 Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 101 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (31.5%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Lafayette College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette 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 Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Lafayette College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $81,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/