Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Lehigh Emory Villanova Colgate Georgetown George Washington Swarthmore Haverford College| University of the Sciences | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
USciences | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | wlu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
USciences | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $60,590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 61% |
Admission |
USciences | Washington and Lee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1410/1533 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USciences | Washington and Lee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
USciences | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
USciences | Washington and Lee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
USciences | Washington and Lee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 60% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 73% | ||
Campus |
USciences | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,243 students)
USciences vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 134.8% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.8% higher at Washington and Lee than University of the Sciences ($60,590.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 4% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($16,920 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than University of the Sciences (61% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($55,567 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences 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 USciences .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 250 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of the Sciences (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $2,100 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $89,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/