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Overview |
Vanderbilt | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,710 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #14 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanderbilt.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanderbilt | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,130 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,130 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,862 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,606 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,932 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 61% |
Admission |
Vanderbilt | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,377 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 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 | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanderbilt | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $222 |
Diversity |
Vanderbilt | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Vanderbilt | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Vanderbilt | 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
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 2,243 students)
Vanderbilt vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanderbilt or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Vanderbilt for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Vanderbilt University ($60,590.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Vanderbilt ($24,733 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 17.4% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($16,920 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanderbilt University than Washington and Lee University (65% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 3% larger than aid received Vanderbilt University ($55,567 vs. $53,932)
Vanderbilt vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 103 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Vanderbilt vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Vanderbilt graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $83,100)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/