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BC Lehigh University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College William & Mary Davidson Notre Dame UVA Holy Cross Fordham| Villanova University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Villanova | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 61% |
Admission |
Villanova | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 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 | 1378/1500 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Villanova | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $222 |
Diversity |
Villanova | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Villanova | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,243 students)
Villanova vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or Washington and Lee?
- Villanova University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Villanova than Washington and Lee University ($60,768.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Villanova ($24,733 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 5.2% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,087 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Villanova University (61% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Villanova University ($55,567 vs. $42,834)
Villanova vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova 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 Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 69 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have at the same average high school GPA (3.87) as students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Villanova vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova 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 Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Villanova University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $85,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,497)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/