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Washington and Lee University vs University of Richmond

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

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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