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UVA University of Richmond JMU Washington and Lee Mason Virginia Tech Old Dominion Mary Washington College VCU George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson| College of William and Mary | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | CNU | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,654 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,434 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,089 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,828 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,688 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,134 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 66% |
Admission |
William & Mary | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,087 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 6,059 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1375/1520 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
William & Mary | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
William & Mary | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 6% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 4,559 students)
William & Mary vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or CNU?
- College of William and Mary is 86% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at William & Mary than Christopher Newport University ($40,089.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than William & Mary ($23,287 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 15.3% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($11,990 vs. $13,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary as Christopher Newport University (66% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 88.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($15,134 vs. $8,022)
William & Mary vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 198 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
William & Mary vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary or CNU? 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 CNU and William & Mary.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Christopher Newport University (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $21,600 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $47,100)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/