- Both Washington and Lee University (W&L) and Amherst College are private.
- W&L is located in Lexington, VA and Amherst College is located in Amherst, MA.
- Amherst College has more expensive tuition of $67,280 than W&L ($64,525).
- Amherst College has tighter acceptance rate of 12.90% than W&L (22.00%).
- Amherst College has higher SAT scores of 1,510 than W&L (1,480).
- W&L is larger with 2,243 students than Amherst College (1,898 students).
Washington and Lee University View More Rivals | Amherst College View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Virginia | Rankings | #4 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lexington, VA | Location | Amherst, MA |
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 | $67,280 |
| $47,437 | Graduate | |
| $50,487 | Financial Aid | $58,328 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $65 |
| 22.00% | Acceptance Rate | 12.90% |
| 39.25% | Yield | 39.32% |
| 1,480 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,243 | Total Students | 1,898 |
| 1,867 | Undergraduate | 1,898 |
| 376 | Graduate | 0 |
| Online Enrollment | ||
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $93,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $83,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,478) $8,945 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,000) $9,050 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,700 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 251 Full-time 90 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 262 Full-time 17 Part-time |
| 923 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 970 Full-time 52 Part-time |
| $120,997 for Faculties $66,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,414 for Faculties $76,918 Part-time |