- Both Washington and Lee University (W&L) and Claremont McKenna College are private.
- W&L is located in Lexington, VA and Claremont McKenna College is located in Claremont, CA.
- W&L has more expensive tuition of $64,525 than Claremont McKenna College ($64,150).
- Claremont McKenna College has tighter acceptance rate of 10.36% than W&L (22.00%).
- Claremont McKenna College has higher SAT scores of 1,510 than W&L (1,480).
- W&L is larger with 2,243 students than Claremont McKenna College (1,389 students).
Washington and Lee University View More Rivals | Claremont McKenna College View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Virginia | Rankings | #5 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lexington, VA | Location | Claremont, CA |
W&L| Known as | | |
| 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 | $64,150 |
| $47,437 | Graduate | $68,525 |
| $50,487 | Financial Aid | $50,689 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $70 |
| 22.00% | Acceptance Rate | 10.36% |
| 39.25% | Yield | 53.50% |
| 1,480 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,243 | Total Students | 1,389 |
| 1,867 | Undergraduate | 1,386 |
| 376 | Graduate | 3 |
| Online Enrollment | ||
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 98% | Retention Rate | 96% |
| $93,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $93,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,478) $8,945 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,244) $10,059 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (16 meals per week) $8,653 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 251 Full-time 90 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 170 Full-time 9 Part-time |
| 923 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 439 Full-time 68 Part-time |
| $120,997 for Faculties $66,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $133,104 for Faculties $91,204 Part-time |