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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee Dickinson College JMU Virginia Tech Gettysburg College George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova| Franklin and Marshall College | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
F&M | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 40% |
Admission |
F&M | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
F&M | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $201 |
Diversity |
F&M | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
F&M | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 35% | ||
Campus |
F&M | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (9,762 students vs. 1,911 students)
F&M vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or William & Mary?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 273.5% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $18,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at F&M than College of William and Mary ($68,180.00 vs. $42,053.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than F&M ($20,422 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 7% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,555 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than College of William and Mary (68% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 118.9% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($45,764 vs. $20,908)
F&M vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or F&M .
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (32.7%) than F&M (31.8%)
F&M vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $6,800 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $61,900)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/