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Overview |
SCU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 61% |
Admission |
SCU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
SCU | 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 | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
SCU | 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
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,243 students)
SCU vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Washington and Lee than Santa Clara University ($60,590.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than SCU ($24,733 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 1.1% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,920 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than Washington and Lee University (72% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 119.7% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($55,567 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU 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 SCU .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 82 points higher than at SCU (1313)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SCU (30)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
SCU vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Santa Clara University (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $7,100 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $81,900)
- Washington and Lee University and SCU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Washington and Lee University and SCU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/