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Overview |
Messiah College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Grantham, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | messiah.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Messiah College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,550 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,550 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,120 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,519 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Messiah College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,438 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,936 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 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 |
Academics |
Messiah College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Messiah College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Messiah College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Messiah College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Messiah College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Messiah College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,243 students)
Messiah College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Messiah College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Messiah College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Messiah College ($60,590.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Messiah College than Washington and Lee ($24,120 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messiah College are 46.4% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($11,560 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 101.9% larger than aid received Messiah College ($55,567 vs. $27,519)
Messiah College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Messiah 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 Messiah College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 266 points higher than at Messiah College (1129)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Messiah College (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Messiah College (3.8)
- Messiah College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Messiah College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Messiah 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 Messiah College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Messiah College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $40,400 more per year than Messiah College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $48,600)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,489 lower median federal student loan debt than Messiah College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,989)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Messiah College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Messiah College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/