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UVA George Washington Notre Dame Duke University of Richmond Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt Washington and Lee NYU Northwestern Penn| Georgetown University | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 66% |
Admission |
Georgetown | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1375/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $201 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Georgetown | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 9,654 students)
Georgetown vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or William & Mary?
- Georgetown University is 254.9% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Georgetown than College of William and Mary ($61,872.00 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 Georgetown ($25,688 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 36.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($13,828 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than Georgetown University (66% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 203.6% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($45,949 vs. $15,134)
Georgetown vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 63 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than College of William and Mary (94% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $50,200 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $68,700)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($15,500 vs. $19,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($160 vs. $201)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/