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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU VCU| College of William and Mary | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | PHC | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,762 | 408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,252 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,053 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,555 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,422 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,908 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 98% |
Admission |
William & Mary | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,548 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 5,741 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1365/1510 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
William & Mary | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
William & Mary | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
William & Mary | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 83% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (9,762 students vs. 408 students)
William & Mary vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 55.6% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $18,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at William & Mary than Patrick Henry College ($42,053.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than PHC ($20,422 vs. $25,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 32.1% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($11,020 vs. $14,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than College of William and Mary (98% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 51.5% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($20,908 vs. $13,798)
William & Mary vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or William & Mary .
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
William & Mary vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary or PHC? 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 PHC and William & Mary.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/