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William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Lewis and Clark Reed Lehigh Emory Gonzaga Villanova Colgate Georgetown| Washington and Lee University | Whitman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington and Lee | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,243 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wlu.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington and Lee | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,590 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,590 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,920 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,733 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,567 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 94% |
Admission |
Washington and Lee | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,224 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 1,225 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1533 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington and Lee | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $180 |
Diversity |
Washington and Lee | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Washington and Lee | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Washington and Lee | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,493 students)
Washington and Lee vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington and Lee or Whitman College?
- Washington and Lee University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Washington and Lee than Whitman College ($60,590.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Whitman College ($24,733 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 19% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,220 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than Washington and Lee University (94% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 73.4% larger than aid received Whitman College ($55,567 vs. $32,047)
Washington and Lee vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington and Lee or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Washington and Lee .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 81 points higher than at Whitman College (1314)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Whitman College (30)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Washington and Lee vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington and Lee or Whitman 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 Whitman College and Washington and Lee.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Whitman College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $32,100 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $56,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/