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Tennessee Louisville William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA IU UC Auburn Alabama Lehigh Emory| University of Kentucky | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kentucky | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 61% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 2,243 students)
Kentucky vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 427.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at Washington and Lee than University of Kentucky ($60,590.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Washington and Lee ($18,693 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 15.3% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,676 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Washington and Lee University (94% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 293.7% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($55,567 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 252 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Kentucky vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of Kentucky (91% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $38,000 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $51,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,750)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/