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Overview |
Swarthmore | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Swarthmore, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #40 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swarthmore.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Swarthmore | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,928 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,928 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,026 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,715 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,703 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 61% |
Admission |
Swarthmore | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,707 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,019 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.9% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1560 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Swarthmore | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Swarthmore | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Swarthmore | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Swarthmore | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Swarthmore | 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,625 students)
Swarthmore vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Swarthmore or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Swarthmore for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Washington and Lee than Swarthmore College ($60,590.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Washington and Lee ($20,715 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 6.5% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($16,920 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Swarthmore College than Washington and Lee University (63% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Swarthmore College ($55,567 vs. $47,703)
Swarthmore vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore .
- The average SAT score at Swarthmore College (1431) is 36 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Swarthmore students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Swarthmore vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Washington and Lee University (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $23,200 more per year than Swarthmore graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $65,800)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Swarthmore graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Swarthmore students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/