Colby vs. W&L
Colby ranked #-1 and W&L ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Colby College and Washington and Lee University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Colby's tuition ($66,600) is more expensive than W&L ($64,525).
- Colby's acceptance rate (6.83%) is lower than W&L (17.36%).
- Colby has higher yield (49.79%) than W&L (42.40%).
- Colby's SAT score (1,510) is higher than W&L (1,490).
- W&L's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Colby (9 to 1).
- Colby (2,284 students) is larger than W&L (2,277 students) with more enrolled students.
- Colby ($57,663) has higher amount of financial aid than W&L ($52,625).
- W&L's graduation rate (95%) is higher than Colby (90%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$66,600
Financial Aid
$57,663
Test Scores
1,510 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
6.83% Acceptance Rate
49.79% Yield
Enrollment
2,284 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
250 Faculties (full-time)
847 Staffs (full-time)
$104,344 Faculty Salary
$70,559 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,870 annual charge
-2,260 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,250 annual charge

Washington and Lee University
Private, 4 years • Lexington, VA #10 Liberal Arts Colleges, #1 in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctorate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$64,525
Financial Aid
$52,625
Test Scores
1,490 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
17.36% Acceptance Rate
42.40% Yield
Enrollment
1,898 Undergraduate
379 Graduate
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
268 Faculties (full-time)
984 Staffs (full-time)
$120,997 Faculty Salary
$66,890 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,230 annual charge
-1,478 capacity
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