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Brown William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond Williams Cornell UVA Amherst Yale Middlebury Tufts Penn| Dartmouth College | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dartmouth | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Hanover, NH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,744 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #12 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dartmouth.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dartmouth | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,687 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,687 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,099 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,208 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $62,293 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 61% |
Admission |
Dartmouth | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,336 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,808 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 3, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Dartmouth | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dartmouth | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $104,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,461 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $222 |
Diversity |
Dartmouth | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Dartmouth | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Dartmouth | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Dartmouth College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (6,744 students vs. 2,243 students)
Dartmouth vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dartmouth or Washington and Lee?
- Dartmouth College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($60,687.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Dartmouth than Washington and Lee University ($60,687.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dartmouth College than Washington and Lee ($19,208 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 7% lower than costs at Dartmouth College ($16,920 vs. $18,099)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Dartmouth College (61% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dartmouth College students is 12.1% larger than aid received Washington and Lee University ($62,293 vs. $55,567)
Dartmouth vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Dartmouth College (1437) is 42 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Dartmouth students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Dartmouth students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Dartmouth (6.4%)
Dartmouth vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Dartmouth is higher than Washington and Lee University (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Dartmouth College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($104,000 vs. $89,000)
- Dartmouth College students graduate with a $8,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($13,461 vs. $21,500)
- Dartmouth graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($139 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/