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UVA University of Richmond UW-Seattle Washington and Lee UWT JMU Virginia Tech Washington State George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Seattle U| College of William and Mary | University of Washington Bothell Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | UWB | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,762 | 5,809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,252 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,053 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,555 | $17,115 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,422 | $10,013 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,908 | $14,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 46% |
Admission |
William & Mary | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,548 | 4,776 | ||
| Admitted | 5,741 | 4,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1365/1510 | 1170/1470 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
William & Mary | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
William & Mary | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 1% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | UWB | ||
| 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 UWB based on total student enrollment (9,762 students vs. 5,809 students)
William & Mary vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or UWB?
- College of William and Mary is 58.4% more expensive to attend than UWB for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at William & Mary than University of Washington Bothell Campus ($42,053.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than William & Mary ($10,013 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 17.6% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($14,555 vs. $17,115)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Washington Bothell Campus than College of William and Mary (46% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 43.5% larger than aid received University of Washington Bothell Campus ($20,908 vs. $14,569)
William & Mary vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 316 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
William & Mary vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary or UWB? 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 UWB and William & Mary.
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $2,900 more per year than UWB graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- UWB graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWB students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/