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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 | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington and Lee | PHC | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,243 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wlu.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington and Lee | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,590 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,590 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,920 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,733 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,567 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 97% |
Admission |
Washington and Lee | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,224 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,225 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1533 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington and Lee | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington and Lee | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Washington and Lee | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Washington and Lee | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Washington and Lee | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 409 students)
Washington and Lee vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington and Lee or PHC?
- Washington and Lee University is 113.3% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Washington and Lee than Patrick Henry College ($60,590.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than PHC ($24,733 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 53.5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($11,020 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Washington and Lee University (97% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 310.7% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($55,567 vs. $13,531)
Washington and Lee vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington and Lee or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Washington and Lee .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Washington and Lee vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington and Lee or PHC? 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 PHC and Washington and Lee.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/