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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt William & Mary Davidson Purdue University of Richmond NC State Clemson UVA Maryland| Ohio State University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 61% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 |
Ohio State | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio State | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,243 students)
Ohio State vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 425.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at Washington and Lee than Ohio State University ($60,590.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Washington and Lee ($19,582 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 20.8% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,006 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Washington and Lee University (74% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 405.5% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($55,567 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State 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 Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 100 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Ohio State vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Ohio State University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $38,400 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $50,600)
- Washington and Lee University and Ohio State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Washington and Lee University and Ohio State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/