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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 | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington and Lee | St John's College | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,243 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wlu.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington and Lee | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,590 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,590 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,920 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,733 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,567 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 95% |
Admission |
Washington and Lee | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,224 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,225 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1533 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Washington and Lee | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington and Lee | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington and Lee | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Washington and Lee | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Washington and Lee | St John's College | ||
| 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 439 students)
Washington and Lee vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington and Lee or St John's College?
- Washington and Lee University is 68.1% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at Washington and Lee than St John's College ($60,590.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than St John's College ($24,733 vs. $29,265)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 15% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,710 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Washington and Lee University (95% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 147.8% larger than aid received St John's College ($55,567 vs. $22,423)
Washington and Lee vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington and Lee or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Washington and Lee .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at St John's College (3.74)
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Washington and Lee vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington and Lee or St John's 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 St John's College and Washington and Lee.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than St John's College (91% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $53,400 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $35,600)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/