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Overview |
UNCSA | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 61% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNCSA | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 832.6% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.3% higher at Washington and Lee than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($60,590.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Washington and Lee ($11,251 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 31.1% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,902 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Washington and Lee University (69% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 411.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($55,567 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA 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 UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 287 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- UNCSA has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
UNCSA vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (91% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $49,900 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $39,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/