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William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Lehigh Emory St Olaf Villanova Colgate Georgetown George Washington Swarthmore| Washington and Lee University | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington and Lee | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,243 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wlu.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington and Lee | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,590 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,590 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,920 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,733 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,567 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington and Lee | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,224 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,225 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1533 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington and Lee | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington and Lee | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $282 |
Diversity |
Washington and Lee | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Washington and Lee | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Washington and Lee | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,426 students)
Washington and Lee vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington and Lee or Lawrence?
- Washington and Lee University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Washington and Lee than Lawrence University ($60,590.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Lawrence ($24,733 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 46.9% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($11,520 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 38.6% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($55,567 vs. $40,089)
Washington and Lee vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington and Lee or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Washington and Lee .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Washington and Lee vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington and Lee or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Washington and Lee.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Lawrence University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $43,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $45,600)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,350)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($222 vs. $282)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/