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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA William & Mary Davidson Mason University of Richmond Maryland| Virginia Tech | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Virginia Tech | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Blacksburg, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,170 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vt.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Tech | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,104 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,754 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,649 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 61% |
Admission |
Virginia Tech | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,321 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 25,825 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | 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 |
Virginia Tech | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Tech | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,966 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $222 |
Diversity |
Virginia Tech | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Virginia Tech | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Tech | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 2,243 students)
Virginia Tech vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Tech or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 400.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Washington and Lee than Virginia Tech ($60,590.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Washington and Lee ($19,301 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 33.4% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,680 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Virginia Tech (61% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 626.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($55,567 vs. $7,649)
Virginia Tech vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 185 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Virginia Tech vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Virginia Tech (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $65,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,966)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/