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Princeton Duke Cornell Harvard William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond Johns Hopkins UVA Georgetown Stanford Brown| University of Pennsylvania | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,201 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #23 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | upenn.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,212 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,212 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,123 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,175 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 61% |
Admission |
Penn | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,588 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,549 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $123,600 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,633 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Penn | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Penn | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 2,243 students)
Penn vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Washington and Lee than University of Pennsylvania ($60,590.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Penn ($24,733 vs. $26,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($16,920 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than University of Pennsylvania (61% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 2.9% larger than aid received Washington and Lee University ($57,175 vs. $55,567)
Penn vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn 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 Penn .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 62 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Penn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Penn (6.5%)
Penn vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn 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 Penn.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Washington and Lee University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $34,600 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $89,000)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $867 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($20,633 vs. $21,500)
- Penn graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/