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William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Lehigh Emory Villanova Colgate Georgetown George Washington Swarthmore Haverford College| Washington and Lee University | Olin College of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington and Lee | Olin College | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,243 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wlu.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington and Lee | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,590 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,590 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,920 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,733 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,567 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington and Lee | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,224 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 1,225 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1533 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 |
Washington and Lee | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington and Lee | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $152 |
Diversity |
Washington and Lee | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Washington and Lee | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Washington and Lee | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 386 students)
Washington and Lee vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington and Lee or Olin College?
- Washington and Lee University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Washington and Lee than Olin College of Engineering ($60,590.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Olin College ($24,733 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 9.5% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($16,920 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Olin College of Engineering ($55,567 vs. $40,522)
Washington and Lee vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington and Lee or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Washington and Lee .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 111 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Olin College has a higher acceptance rate (19.1%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Washington and Lee vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington and Lee or Olin College? 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 Olin College and Washington and Lee.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Washington and Lee University (96% vs. 91%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $6,790 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($14,710 vs. $21,500)
- Olin College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($152 vs. $222)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/