Colgate University vs Washington and Lee University

Colgate University is the more selective of the two at 14%, versus 14% at Washington and Lee University. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Colgate University and Washington and Lee University are almost equally selective (14% vs 14%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Colgate University leans more on extracurricular activities, volunteer work, level of applicant interest, while Washington and Lee University puts more weight on state residency. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Colgate University's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1460 and Washington and Lee University's is around 1470. Admitted students at Washington and Lee University post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.