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Harvard Stanford William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond Princeton UVA Caltech Yale Lehigh RPI Emory| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MIT | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,858 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,590 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,590 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,232 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,591 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 61% |
Admission |
MIT | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,767 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,337 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1410/1533 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MIT | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $222 |
Diversity |
MIT | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MIT | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 73% | ||
Campus |
MIT | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 2,243 students)
MIT vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than MIT for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($60,590.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Washington and Lee ($20,232 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 11.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($16,920 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Washington and Lee University (71% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($55,567 vs. $45,591)
MIT vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT 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 MIT .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 112 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming MIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman MIT 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%) than MIT (4%)
MIT vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT 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 MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Washington and Lee University (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $53,100 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $89,000)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($17,316 vs. $21,500)
- MIT graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($179 vs. $222)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/