Washington and Lee vs Claremont McKenna College

Washington and Lee University and Claremont McKenna College, both highly regarded liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Washington and Lee, located in Lexington, Virginia, boasts a lower acceptance rate (18%) compared to Claremont McKenna's (13%). While Washington and Lee excels in pre-law and business programs, Claremont McKenna stands out in economics and political science. Washington and Lee's student body is predominantly male (62%), while Claremont McKenna has a more balanced gender ratio (51% male, 49% female). Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Washington and Lee at 94% and Claremont McKenna at 93%. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Claremont McKenna College	Washington and Lee University
Overview
Location	Claremont, California	Lexington, Virginia
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	98.0%	96.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	11.2%	18.8%
Application fees	$70	$60
SAT range	1420 - 1530	1410 - 1530
ACT range	32 - 35	32 - 35
Students submitting SAT score	28.0%	26.0%
Students submitting ACT score	25.0%	32.0%
Total number of applicants	5,632	6,621
Total number of admissions given out	633	1,248
Admitted students who chose to enroll	358	484
Yield rate	56.6%	38.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$79,347	$80,300
Average net price	$21,663	$26,063
Tuition	$57,876	$58,260
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,626 Meal plan: $8,280	Room/dormitory: $8,600 Meal plan: $7,670
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	65.0% Average amount $33,141	56.0% Average amount $51,537
Students receiving federal student loan	17.0% Average amount $3,535	13.0% Average amount $4,878
Students taking out private loans	22.0% Average amount $7,870	6.0% Average amount $25,474

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,416 Men 49.2% Women 50.8%	1,857 Men 48.7% Women 51.3%
Graduate students	6 Men 66.7% Women 33.3%	381 Men 48.8% Women 51.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	52.1%	81.2%
International students	15.5%	5.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,354	1,520
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California New York Washington Texas Colorado	Virginia North Carolina Texas New York Georgia

Academics
Popular study areas	Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Psychology Computer and Information Science	Legal Profession Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	92.7%	93.6%
Dropout rate	7.3%	6.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $95,566 Year 2: $87,754 Year 3: $91,488 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,025 Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $100,075 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,231 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $85,103 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $63,586 Year 2: $72,642 Year 3: $83,304 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $66,449 Year 3: $79,551 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $69,951 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,643 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $68,713 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $54,059 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,231 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $45,285 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $91,744 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,593 Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: N/A

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