- Both Washington and Lee University (W&L) and Bridgewater College (BC) are private.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- W&L has more expensive tuition of $64,525 than BC ($41,350).
- W&L has tighter acceptance rate of 22.00% than BC (51.98%).
- W&L has higher SAT scores of 1,480 than BC (1,120).
- W&L is larger with 2,243 students than BC (1,421 students).
Washington and Lee University View More Rivals | Bridgewater College View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Virginia | Rankings | #119 in Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lexington, VA | Location | Bridgewater, VA |
W&L| Known as | BC | |
| Bachelor's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,525 | Undergraduate | $41,350 |
| $47,437 | Graduate | $19,516 |
| $50,487 | Financial Aid | $29,602 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | |
| 22.00% | Acceptance Rate | 51.98% |
| 39.25% | Yield | 14.19% |
| 1,480 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,243 | Total Students | 1,421 |
| 1,867 | Undergraduate | 1,385 |
| 376 | Graduate | 36 |
| Online Enrollment | 8 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 98% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $93,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 1,386) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 251 Full-time 90 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 113 Full-time 28 Part-time |
| 923 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 308 Full-time 52 Part-time |
| $120,997 for Faculties $66,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,000 for Faculties $56,608 Part-time |