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Overview |
EC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
EC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
EC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
EC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
EC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 73% | ||
Campus |
EC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Washington and Lee than Elmira College ($60,590.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Washington and Lee ($24,040 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 26.4% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,388 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 105.1% larger than aid received Elmira College ($55,567 vs. $27,091)
EC vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC 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 EC .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
EC vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Elmira College (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $43,000 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $46,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC 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/