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University of Richmond vs Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University is harder to get into (14% vs 22% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average: $25,279 vs $34,256 a year. University of Richmond is due first, on Jan 1.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Getting in
MeasureUniversity of RichmondWashington and Lee University
Admit rate 22% 14%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1420–1490 1430–1530
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 33–34 33–34
SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Optional Optional
Next deadline Early decision II: Jan 1 Early decision II: Jan 5
Cost
MeasureUniversity of RichmondWashington and Lee University
Sticker price per year $84,768 $91,700
Average paid after grants $34,256 $25,279
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureUniversity of RichmondWashington and Lee University
Under $30,000 $21,456 $28
$30,000–$48,000 $10,079 $690
$48,000–$75,000 $16,251 $3,023
$75,000–$110,000 $44,118 $10,627
Over $110,000 $44,084 $39,474
After you start
MeasureUniversity of RichmondWashington and Lee University
Undergrads 2,980 1,881
Graduate within 6 years 88% 95%
Come back for year two 91% 97%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $92,362 $102,966
Median debt at graduation $21,500 $17,500

Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers

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