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Overview |
HMC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 949 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hmc.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HMC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,954 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,954 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,710 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,720 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,070 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 63% |
Admission |
HMC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,792 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 626 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HMC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HMC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,540 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $222 |
Diversity |
HMC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
HMC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 75% | ||
Campus |
HMC | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than HMC based on total student enrollment (2,277 students vs. 949 students)
HMC vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HMC or Washington and Lee?
- Harvey Mudd College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($65,954.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at HMC than Washington and Lee University ($65,954.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than HMC ($24,667 vs. $42,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 22.8% lower than costs at Harvey Mudd College ($17,685 vs. $21,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harvey Mudd College than Washington and Lee University (68% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 38.6% larger than aid received Harvey Mudd College ($58,323 vs. $42,070)
HMC vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HMC 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 HMC .
- The average SAT score at Harvey Mudd College (1484) is 89 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming HMC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman HMC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than HMC (13.1%)
HMC vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HMC 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 HMC.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Harvey Mudd College (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $4,100 more per year than HMC graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $84,900)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,040 lower median federal student loan debt than HMC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,540)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than HMC graduates. ($222 vs. $264)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/