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Overview |
UNCW | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 63% |
Admission |
UNCW | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNCW | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 75% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | 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 North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 2,277 students)
UNCW vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 1,325.1% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.8% higher at Washington and Lee than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($63,315.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Washington and Lee ($18,606 vs. $24,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 40.3% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,605 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (63% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 795.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($58,323 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW 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 UNCW .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 233 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
UNCW vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $44,300 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/