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Overview |
Williams | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 61% |
Admission |
Williams | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 10, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $222 |
Diversity |
Williams | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Washington and Lee?
- Williams College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Williams than Washington and Lee University ($61,450.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Washington and Lee ($20,965 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 9% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,530 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Williams College (61% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Washington and Lee University ($57,121 vs. $55,567)
Williams vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams 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 Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 47 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Williams students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Washington and Lee University (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $6,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($14,582 vs. $21,500)
- Williams graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($150 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/