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William & Mary Davidson Emory Miami University of Richmond UVA SMU LSU Lehigh Case Western Villanova Colgate| Tulane University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 61% |
Admission |
Tulane | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 |
Tulane | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $222 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Tulane | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 2,243 students)
Tulane vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Washington and Lee than Tulane University ($60,590.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Tulane ($24,733 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 2.5% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,920 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Washington and Lee University (66% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 80.7% larger than aid received Tulane University ($55,567 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane 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 Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 49 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $74,200)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $6,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,529)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($222 vs. $284)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/