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Overview |
UVA | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Charlottesville, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,082 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #59 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | virginia.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVA | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,980 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,890 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,469 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,818 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 61% |
Admission |
UVA | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,926 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 9,503 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 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 |
Academics |
UVA | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVA | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
UVA | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UVA | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UVA | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 2,243 students)
UVA vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVA or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 256.8% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Washington and Lee than University of Virginia Main Campus ($60,590.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Washington and Lee ($19,469 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 31.3% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,890 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than University of Virginia Main Campus (61% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 107.2% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($55,567 vs. $26,818)
UVA vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UVA 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 UVA .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 31 points higher than at UVA (1364)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UVA (31)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UVA (3.85)
- UVA has a higher acceptance rate (18.7%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
UVA vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVA 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 UVA.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Washington and Lee University (94% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $11,800 more per year than UVA graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $77,200)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- UVA graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVA students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/