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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU VCU| Elmira College | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 40% |
Admission |
EC | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 1365/1510 | ||
| 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 |
EC | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
EC | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
EC | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
EC | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (9,762 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or William & Mary?
- Elmira College is 98.1% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $18,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at William & Mary than Elmira College ($42,053.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than EC ($20,422 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 4% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($13,990 vs. $14,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 26.2% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($26,386 vs. $20,908)
EC vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or EC .
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
EC vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Elmira College (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $22,700 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $46,000)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/