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Washington University of Science and Technology vs Washington and Lee University

Washington University of Science and Technology is harder to get into (7.3% vs 14% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average: $22,271 vs $25,279 a year.

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

Getting in
MeasureWashington University of Science and TechnologyWashington and Lee University
Admit rate 7.3% 14%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) — 1430–1530
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) — 33–34
SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Optional
Next deadline Not checked yet Early decision II: Jan 5
Cost
MeasureWashington University of Science and TechnologyWashington and Lee University
Sticker price per year $22,887 $91,700
Average paid after grants $22,271 $25,279
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureWashington University of Science and TechnologyWashington and Lee University
Under $30,000 $22,137 $28
$30,000–$48,000 — $690
$48,000–$75,000 — $3,023
$75,000–$110,000 $22,387 $10,627
Over $110,000 $22,422 $39,474
After you start
MeasureWashington University of Science and TechnologyWashington and Lee University
Undergrads 400 1,881
Graduate within 6 years 33% 95%
Come back for year two 75% 97%
Median earnings 10 years after starting — $102,966
Median debt at graduation — $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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