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Northeastern Middlebury BC Amherst William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond BU UVA Vassar Emory Dartmouth| Tufts University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tufts | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 61% |
Admission |
Tufts | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tufts | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $222 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Tufts | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tufts University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 2,243 students)
Tufts vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Washington and Lee?
- Tufts University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Tufts than Washington and Lee University ($63,804.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Tufts ($24,733 vs. $30,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tufts University are 0.8% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,778 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Tufts University (61% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Tufts University ($55,567 vs. $51,613)
Tufts vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts 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 Tufts .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 29 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Tufts students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Tufts vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Tufts University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Tufts graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $83,100)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tufts graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($186 vs. $222)
- More Tufts 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/