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Tufts Hamilton College Williams William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond Colby College Amherst Colgate UVA Vassar Dartmouth| Middlebury College | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Middlebury | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Middlebury, VT | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,843 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | middlebury.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Middlebury | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,800 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,181 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,639 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 61% |
Admission |
Middlebury | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,952 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,644 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 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 | 1425/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Middlebury | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Middlebury | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,400 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,889 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $222 |
Diversity |
Middlebury | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Middlebury | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Middlebury | 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
- Middlebury College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,843 students vs. 2,243 students)
Middlebury vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Middlebury or Washington and Lee?
- Middlebury College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Middlebury than Washington and Lee University ($62,000.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middlebury College than Washington and Lee ($22,181 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 5.2% lower than costs at Middlebury College ($16,920 vs. $17,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Middlebury College (61% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middlebury College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Washington and Lee University ($56,639 vs. $55,567)
Middlebury vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Middlebury 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 Middlebury .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 12 points higher than at Middlebury (1383)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Middlebury (31)
- Accepted freshman Middlebury students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Middlebury (12.7%)
Middlebury vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Middlebury 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 Middlebury.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Middlebury College (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Middlebury graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $72,400)
- Middlebury College students graduate with a $5,611 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($15,889 vs. $21,500)
- Middlebury graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($164 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middlebury 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/