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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 | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | SU | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,654 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,434 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,089 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,828 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,688 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,134 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
William & Mary | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,087 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 6,059 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1375/1520 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
William & Mary | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | SU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
William & Mary | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 4,260 students)
William & Mary vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 93.8% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at William & Mary than Shenandoah University ($40,089.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than SU ($25,688 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 23.1% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($11,230 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 55.1% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($23,467 vs. $15,134)
William & Mary vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 348 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
William & Mary vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary or SU? 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 SU and William & Mary.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Shenandoah University (91% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $20,400 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $48,300)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/