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Overview |
Baruch | William & Mary | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Baruch | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1375/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $201 |
Diversity |
Baruch | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Baruch | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 9,654 students)
Baruch vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 151.6% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.4% higher at William & Mary than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($40,089.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than William & Mary ($4,991 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 32.7% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($13,828 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 60.6% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($15,134 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 123 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Baruch vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Baruch.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $6,900 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $8,700 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($10,800 vs. $19,500)
- Baruch graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($111 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/