University of Richmond vs Washington and Lee
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VACatholic life on campusWashington and Lee UniversityLexington, VACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Washington and Lee has the higher graduation rate: 94% against 85% at University of Richmond.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Washington and Lee has the lower price after aid: $0 or less a year, against $12,808 at University of Richmond.
- The average price after aid is lower at Washington and Lee: $23,781 a year, against $31,309 at University of Richmond.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Washington and Lee: $94,810, against $76,178 at University of Richmond.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
University of Richmond, VA
Lexington, VA
Setting
City
Town
Students
3,776
2,277
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
22%
14%
Average SAT
1497
1498
ACT middle 50%
33–35
33–34
Graduation rate
85%
94%
First-year retention
91%
97%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,309
$23,781
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,808
$-1,777
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,507
$75
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,553
$4,497
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,021
$8,162
Net price, over $110,000 income
$49,892
$40,646
Median debt
$21,000
$19,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$76,178
$94,810
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.