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Overview |
AU | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 66% |
Admission |
AU | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1375/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $201 |
Diversity |
AU | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
AU | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 36% | ||
Campus |
AU | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 9,654 students)
AU vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or William & Mary?
- American University is 204.4% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at AU than College of William and Mary ($53,070.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than AU ($25,688 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 13.6% lower than costs at American University ($13,828 vs. $15,706)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American University as College of William and Mary (66% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 79.3% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($27,138 vs. $15,134)
AU vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or AU .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 101 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
AU vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or William & Mary? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between William & Mary and AU.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than American University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $3,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $64,800)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,250)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/