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Ohio State UC William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond University of Dayton UVA IU Ohio University Purdue Lehigh Emory| Miami University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 61% |
Admission |
Miami | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $222 |
Diversity |
Miami | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Miami | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- Miami University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 2,243 students)
Miami vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 322.5% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Washington and Lee than Miami University ($60,590.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Washington and Lee ($23,031 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miami University are 6.9% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,824 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 276.7% larger than aid received Miami University ($55,567 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami 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 Miami .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 136 points higher than at Miami (1259)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Miami vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Miami University (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $34,700 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $54,300)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,750)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/