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Winchester, VA · Lexington, VA
| Shenandoah University | Washington and Lee University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $30,298/yr | $23,781/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $24,356/yr | -$1,777/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $19,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $26,715/yr | $75/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $26,635/yr | $4,497/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $30,332/yr | $8,162/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $33,591/yr | $40,646/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $207/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,490/yr | $18,685/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,490/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $2,370/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,600/yr | $2,600/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $51,928/yr | $87,000/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,950/yr | $68,045/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $36,950/yr | $68,045/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 19% | 11% |
| Students taking federal loans | 51% | 14% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 77% | 14% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1430–1540 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1498 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 33–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 34–35 · Math 30–34 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,763 | 6,820 |
| Students accepted | 2,929 | 1,184 |
| Students who enrolled | 485 | 502 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 42% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 25% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 94% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 97% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,433/yr | $94,810/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,172–$90,361 | $64,147–$141,033 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 95% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 94% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 94% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 66% | 92% |
| Asian students graduating | 88% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,167/yr | $76,516/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 90% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 89% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 91% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 64% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 23% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,579/yr | $89,772/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 21% · Health Professions 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Social Sciences 17% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 21% of degrees | Social Sciences — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Engineering — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $124,681/yr | Accounting and Related Services — $81,625/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 29% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,116 | 1,881 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 7 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,813 | 355 |
| Average professor pay | $8,154/mo | $14,155/mo |
| Full-time professors | 57% | 88% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $74,547 | $115,740 |
| Setting | City (small) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Winchester, VA | Lexington, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1875 | 1749 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Men | 42% | 49% |
| Women | 58% | 51% |
| White students | 61% | 68% |
| Black students | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 8.6% |
| Asian students | 3% | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 8.6% | 1.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 28% | No data reported |
| Part-time students | 2.8% | 0% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.8% | 0.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,250/yr | $40,378/yr |
| Endowment | $85.2M | $2.0B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,295 | 1,478 |
| Required to live on campus | No | Yes — for first-year students |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $9,230/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $8,455/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 618 | 588 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.5M | $7.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.5M | $8.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $66,523 | $37,454 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.