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AU UVA Georgetown University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech Northeastern BU Fordham UNC Chapel Hill Villanova| George Washington University | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 66% |
Admission |
George Washington | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1375/1520 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
George Washington | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
George Washington | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 36% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 9,654 students)
George Washington vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or William & Mary?
- George Washington University is 256.3% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at George Washington than College of William and Mary ($62,110.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than George Washington ($25,688 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 13.7% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,828 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than College of William and Mary (78% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 133% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($35,257 vs. $15,134)
George Washington vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 59 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
George Washington vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than George Washington University (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $11,800 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $68,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $5,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,962)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/