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Overview |
NC State | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 66% |
Admission |
NC State | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $201 |
Diversity |
NC State | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
NC State | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 9,654 students)
NC State vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 166.8% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at William & Mary than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($40,089.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than William & Mary ($14,852 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 8.5% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,748 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than College of William and Mary (71% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 64.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($15,134 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or NC State .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 89 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at NC State (3.83)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
NC State vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $11,500 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $57,200)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $1,282 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,782)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($201 vs. $214)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/