University of Michigan vs Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University is the more selective of the two at 17%, versus 18% at University of Michigan. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

University of Michigan and Washington and Lee University are almost equally selective (18% vs 17%), 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. University of Michigan leans more on class rank, standardized test scores, while Washington and Lee University puts more weight on application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, University of Michigan's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1520 and Washington and Lee University's is around 1470. Admitted students at University of Michigan post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.