College comparison

Oregon 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	Oregon Eugene, OR	Washington & Lee Lexington, VA
Acceptance rateWashington and Lee University is more selective	88%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1130–1360	1430–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	20,497	1,881
Avg net price	$22,182	$23,781
Median earnings (10 yr)Washington & Lee reports higher median earnings	$61,324	$94,810
Graduation rate	72%	94%
Median debt	$20,139	$19,500
Economic mobility	1.4%	0.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

Washington and Lee University is more selective: University of Oregon's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and Washington and Lee University's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1130–1360 at University of Oregon 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.