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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook William & Mary Binghamton University Davidson UMass University of Richmond Montclair State University| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 61% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 2,243 students)
Rutgers vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 369.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at Washington and Lee than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($60,590.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Washington and Lee ($17,535 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 21.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,909 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (61% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 334.6% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($55,567 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers 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 Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 170 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Rutgers vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $22,800 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $66,200)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,215)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/