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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 | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | VMI | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,654 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,434 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,089 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,828 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,688 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,134 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 69% |
Admission |
William & Mary | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,087 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 6,059 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1375/1520 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
William & Mary | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 35% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 1,512 students)
William & Mary vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or VMI?
- College of William and Mary is 78.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at William & Mary than Virginia Military Institute ($40,089.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than William & Mary ($18,129 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 29.5% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($10,674 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than College of William and Mary (69% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 26.3% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($19,111 vs. $15,134)
William & Mary vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 214 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
William & Mary vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary or VMI? 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 VMI and William & Mary.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Virginia Military Institute (91% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $6,600 more per year than VMI graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $62,100)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VMI students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/