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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond JMU Virginia Tech Michigan Washington and Lee Georgetown UCLA Mason UT Austin Maryland George Washington| College of William and Mary | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | UVA | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,654 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,434 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,089 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,828 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,688 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,134 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 34% |
Admission |
William & Mary | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,087 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 6,059 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1375/1520 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
William & Mary | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
William & Mary | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 33% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 9,654 students)
William & Mary vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or UVA?
- College of William and Mary is 2.7% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at UVA than College of William and Mary ($51,870.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than William & Mary ($19,469 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 7.3% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,890 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than University of Virginia Main Campus (66% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 77.2% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($26,818 vs. $15,134)
William & Mary vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 11 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming UVA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have at the same average high school GPA (3.85) as students at UVA (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than UVA (18.7%)
William & Mary vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary or UVA? 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 UVA and William & Mary.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than College of William and Mary (94% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $8,500 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $68,700)
- University of Virginia Main Campus and William & Mary graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,500 vs. $19,500)
- University of Virginia Main Campus and William & Mary graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/