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Overview |
Notre Dame | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,174 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #31 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nd.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,186 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,186 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,083 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,128 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 63% |
Admission |
Notre Dame | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,353 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 3,510 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.1% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1540 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Notre Dame | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Notre Dame | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame | 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
- University of Notre Dame is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (13,174 students vs. 2,277 students)
Notre Dame vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $62,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Washington and Lee than University of Notre Dame ($63,315.00 vs. $62,186.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Notre Dame ($24,667 vs. $29,083)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Notre Dame are 1.8% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($17,378 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than University of Notre Dame (63% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 14.1% larger than aid received University of Notre Dame ($58,323 vs. $51,128)
Notre Dame vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 60 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame 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 (17.4%) than Notre Dame (12.4%)
Notre Dame vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Washington and Lee University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $800 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $89,000)
- Washington and Lee University and Notre Dame graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Washington and Lee University and Notre Dame graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/