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Overview |
VWC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,538 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vwc.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VWC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,010 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,010 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,046 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,568 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
VWC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,718 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VWC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VWC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
VWC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
VWC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 73% | ||
Campus |
VWC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,538 students)
VWC vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VWC or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 68.3% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Washington and Lee than Virginia Wesleyan College ($60,590.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Washington and Lee ($23,046 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 52.8% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($11,070 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 101.6% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($55,567 vs. $27,568)
VWC vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VWC 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 VWC .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 413 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
VWC vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VWC 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 VWC.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (91% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $47,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $41,700)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/