Washington and Lee University vs Wellesley College

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

Washington and Lee University and Wellesley College 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. Washington and Lee University leans more on standardized test scores, geographical residence, state residency, while Wellesley College puts more weight on extracurricular activities, volunteer work, level of applicant interest. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Washington and Lee University's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1470 and Wellesley College's is around 1500. Admitted students at Wellesley College post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.