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Overview |
University of Richmond | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | University of Richmond, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,876 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | richmond.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Richmond | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,330 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,330 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,870 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,248 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,385 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 61% |
Admission |
University of Richmond | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,364 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,501 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1398/1530 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Richmond | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Richmond | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,148 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Richmond | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
University of Richmond | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 73% | ||
Campus |
University of Richmond | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 2,243 students)
University of Richmond vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Richmond or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Washington and Lee than University of Richmond ($60,590.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than University of Richmond ($24,733 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 13.8% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,870 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than University of Richmond (61% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 19.8% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($55,567 vs. $46,385)
University of Richmond vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Richmond 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 University of Richmond .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 58 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
University of Richmond vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Richmond 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 University of Richmond.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of Richmond (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $15,100 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $352 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($21,148 vs. $21,500)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/