University of Richmond vs Washington and Lee University

This page compares University of Richmond and Washington and Lee University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 20 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 20 applicants admitted to both schools, 75% chose to attend Washington and Lee University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Washington and Lee University is ranked #36 compared to #71 — a gap of 35 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Washington and Lee University is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 22.7% compared to University of Richmond's 39.6%.

Both schools are located in Virginia — University of Richmond in Richmond and Washington and Lee University in Lexington — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of Richmond offered a median scholarship of $152,500 compared to $90,000, a difference of $62,500 that may factor into enrollment decisions.