- Both Washington and Lee University (W&L) and Averett University (AU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- W&L has more expensive tuition of $64,525 than AU ($38,550).
- W&L has tighter acceptance rate of 22.00% than AU (61.02%).
- W&L has higher SAT scores of 1,480 than AU (1,010).
- W&L is larger with 2,243 students than AU (1,363 students).
Washington and Lee University View More Rivals | Averett University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Virginia | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lexington, VA | Location | Danville, VA |
W&L| Known as | AU | |
| Bachelor's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,525 | Undergraduate | $38,550 |
| $47,437 | Graduate | $12,090 |
| $50,487 | Financial Aid | $22,440 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | |
| 22.00% | Acceptance Rate | 61.02% |
| 39.25% | Yield | 15.80% |
| 1,480 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,010 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,243 | Total Students | 1,363 |
| 1,867 | Undergraduate | 1,140 |
| 376 | Graduate | 223 |
| Online Enrollment | 539 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 32% | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $93,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| 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: 501) $7,040 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 251 Full-time 90 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 55 Full-time 30 Part-time |
| 923 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 192 Full-time 66 Part-time |
| $120,997 for Faculties $66,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,370 for Faculties $51,932 Part-time |