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Overview |
Georgia | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 61% |
Admission |
Georgia | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1410/1533 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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
- University of Georgia is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 2,243 students)
Georgia vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 518.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at Washington and Lee than University of Georgia ($60,590.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Washington and Lee ($17,180 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 55.2% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($10,904 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Washington and Lee University (91% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 380.7% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($55,567 vs. $11,559)
Georgia vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia 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 Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 143 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Georgia vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of Georgia (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $32,600 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $2,354 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,146 vs. $21,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/