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Overview |
Vassar | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 61% |
Admission |
Vassar | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 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 | 1430/1535 | 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 |
Vassar | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $222 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Vassar | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- Vassar College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 2,243 students)
Vassar vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Washington and Lee?
- Vassar College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Vassar than Washington and Lee University ($63,840.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Vassar ($24,733 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 2.2% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,560 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Vassar College (61% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Vassar College ($55,567 vs. $50,193)
Vassar vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar 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 Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 10 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Vassar students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Vassar (3.86)
- Vassar has a higher acceptance rate (18.7%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Vassar vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is the same as at Washington and Lee University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $30,600 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $5,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($15,780 vs. $21,500)
- Vassar graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($163 vs. $222)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/