College comparison

Richmond vs Washington & Lee

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Richmond University of Richmond, VA	Washington & Lee Lexington, VA
Acceptance rateWashington and Lee University is more selective	22%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1410–1530	1430–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,980	1,881
Avg net price	$31,309	$23,781
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	University of Richmond, VA	Lexington, VA

Quick answers

Is University of Richmond or Washington and Lee University harder to get into?

Washington and Lee University is more selective: University of Richmond's acceptance rate is approximately 22% and Washington and Lee University's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Richmond vs Washington and Lee University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1410–1530 at University of Richmond and 1430–1540 at Washington and Lee University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.