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Overview |
UofSC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
UofSC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | Dec 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UofSC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UofSC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 2,243 students)
UofSC vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 393.1% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Washington and Lee than University of South Carolina Columbia ($60,590.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Washington and Lee ($22,427 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 43.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($11,780 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Washington and Lee University (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 707.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($55,567 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC 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 UofSC .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 175 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
UofSC vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $37,300 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $51,700)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/