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Overview |
RISD | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,620 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | risd.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RISD | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,435 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,435 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,234 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,800 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,480 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 61% |
Admission |
RISD | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 888 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1525 | 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 |
RISD | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RISD | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
RISD | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
RISD | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 73% | ||
Campus |
RISD | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island School of Design is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 2,243 students)
RISD vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RISD or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Washington and Lee than Rhode Island School of Design ($60,590.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than RISD ($24,733 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 11.1% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,234 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Rhode Island School of Design (61% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 48.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($55,567 vs. $37,480)
RISD vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RISD 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 RISD .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 122 points higher than at RISD (1273)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at RISD (3.71)
- RISD has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
RISD vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RISD 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 RISD.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $37,900 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $51,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/