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Overview |
Scripps College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $222 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Scripps College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Scripps College ($60,590.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Scripps College ($24,733 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 17.1% lower than costs at Scripps College ($16,920 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 162.8% larger than aid received Scripps College ($55,567 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College 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 Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 33 points higher than at Scripps College (1362)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Scripps College (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Scripps College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Scripps College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $29,700 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,500)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/