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UVA BU University of Richmond Barnard Cornell Washington and Lee Fordham Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Northeastern JMU| New York University | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NYU | William & Mary | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 66% |
Admission |
NYU | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
NYU | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
NYU | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
NYU | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NYU | 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
- New York University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 9,654 students)
NYU vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or William & Mary?
- New York University is 217.7% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($55,384.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at NYU than College of William and Mary ($55,384.00 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 NYU ($25,688 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 46.6% lower than costs at New York University ($13,828 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than New York University (66% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 211.2% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($47,096 vs. $15,134)
NYU vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or NYU .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 7 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming NYU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at NYU (3.79)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU 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 NYU.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than New York University (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $7,300 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $68,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/