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Overview |
Princeton | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 61% |
Admission |
Princeton | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 |
Princeton | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $222 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Princeton | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 2,243 students)
Princeton vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Washington and Lee than Princeton University ($60,590.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Washington and Lee ($18,698 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 10.1% lower than costs at Princeton University ($16,920 vs. $18,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Princeton University as Washington and Lee University (61% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Washington and Lee University ($59,792 vs. $55,567)
Princeton vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton 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 Princeton .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 95 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Washington and Lee University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $24,900 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $89,000)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($7,500 vs. $21,500)
- Princeton graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($77 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/