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Barnard William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Vassar Tufts Lehigh Emory Amherst BU BC| Wellesley College | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wellesley | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 61% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wellesley College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 2,243 students)
Wellesley vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Washington and Lee?
- Wellesley College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Wellesley than Washington and Lee University ($61,584.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Washington and Lee ($21,362 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 12.8% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,920 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Wellesley College (61% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Washington and Lee University ($61,328 vs. $55,567)
Wellesley vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 26 points higher than at Wellesley (1369)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $12,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($8,900 vs. $21,500)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($92 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/