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Overview |
Rice | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,672 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #9 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rice.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rice | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,100 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,100 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,902 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,955 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 61% |
Admission |
Rice | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,443 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,730 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.1% | 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 | 34/36 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rice | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rice | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $86,400 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,227 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rice | 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 | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rice | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Rice | 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
- Rice University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (8,672 students vs. 2,243 students)
Rice vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rice or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 12% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Washington and Lee than Rice University ($60,590.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Washington and Lee ($19,902 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 12.8% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,000 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Rice University (61% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 7% larger than aid received Rice University ($55,567 vs. $51,955)
Rice vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rice 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 Rice .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 87 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Rice students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Rice 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 Rice (8.7%)
Rice vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rice 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 Rice.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Rice graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $86,400)
- Rice University students graduate with a $11,273 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($10,227 vs. $21,500)
- Rice graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($105 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rice 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/