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Overview |
Jefferson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $222 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Jefferson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 2,243 students)
Jefferson vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Washington and Lee than Thomas Jefferson University ($60,590.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Jefferson ($24,733 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 15% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,715 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 71% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($55,567 vs. $32,486)
Jefferson vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson 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 Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Jefferson vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson 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 Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $33,900 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $89,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($12,500 vs. $21,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($129 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/