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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Penn State Abington Villanova CNU| Penn State Brandywine | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Brandywine | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Media, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,223 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Brandywine | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,739 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,380 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 40% |
Admission |
Penn State Brandywine | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,461 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 2,346 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Brandywine | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Brandywine | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $201 |
Diversity |
Penn State Brandywine | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State Brandywine | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Brandywine | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (9,762 students vs. 1,223 students)
Penn State Brandywine vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Brandywine or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at William & Mary than Penn State Brandywine ($42,053.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Penn State Brandywine ($20,422 vs. $21,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 5.3% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($13,820 vs. $14,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than College of William and Mary (69% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 122.9% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($20,908 vs. $9,380)
Penn State Brandywine vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Brandywine or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Penn State Brandywine .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 384 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
Penn State Brandywine vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Brandywine 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 Penn State Brandywine.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Penn State Brandywine (91% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $13,400 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $55,300)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/