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William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Lehigh Emory UNC Chapel Hill Villanova Colgate Georgetown George Washington Swarthmore| Wake Forest University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 63% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 2,277 students)
Wake Forest vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Washington and Lee?
- Wake Forest University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Wake Forest than Washington and Lee University ($63,608.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Wake Forest ($24,667 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 0.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($17,685 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Wake Forest University (63% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Wake Forest University ($58,323 vs. $55,090)
Wake Forest vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.6%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Wake Forest University (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Wake Forest graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $77,200)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/