- Both Washington and Lee University (W&L) and Colby College are private.
- W&L is located in Lexington, VA and Colby College is located in Waterville, ME.
- Colby College has more expensive tuition of $66,600 than W&L ($64,525).
- Colby College has tighter acceptance rate of 15.79% than W&L (22.00%).
- Colby College has higher SAT scores of 1,490 than W&L (1,480).
- Colby College is larger with 2,299 students than W&L (2,243 students).
Washington and Lee University View More Rivals | Colby College View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Virginia | Rankings | #9 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Maine |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lexington, VA | Location | Waterville, ME |
W&L| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,525 | Undergraduate | $66,600 |
| $47,437 | Graduate | |
| $50,487 | Financial Aid | $54,700 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | |
| 22.00% | Acceptance Rate | 15.79% |
| 39.25% | Yield | 31.24% |
| 1,480 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,243 | Total Students | 2,299 |
| 1,867 | Undergraduate | 2,299 |
| 376 | Graduate | 0 |
| Online Enrollment | ||
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $93,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,478) $8,945 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,398) $8,460 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,870 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 251 Full-time 90 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 232 Full-time 15 Part-time |
| 923 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 765 Full-time 56 Part-time |
| $120,997 for Faculties $66,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,344 for Faculties $70,559 Part-time |