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Auburn Alabama Kentucky William & Mary Davidson Clemson University of Richmond UVA Ole Miss UofSC Florida State Lehigh| The University of Tennessee | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,304 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #222 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,885 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,491 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 63% |
Admission |
Tennessee | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,488 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 23,221 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1340 | 1410/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Tennessee | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 2,277 students)
Tennessee vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 458.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at Washington and Lee than The University of Tennessee ($63,315.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Washington and Lee ($20,885 vs. $24,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 41.5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,500 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Washington and Lee University (85% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 407.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($58,323 vs. $11,491)
Tennessee vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee 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 Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 181 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (46%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Tennessee vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than The University of Tennessee (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $32,700 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/