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Overview |
Princeton | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,922 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,710 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,710 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,380 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,811 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $60,629 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 40% |
Admission |
Princeton | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,644 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 1,782 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.5% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76.7% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Princeton | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $201 |
Diversity |
Princeton | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Princeton | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | 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
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Princeton based on total student enrollment (9,762 students vs. 8,922 students)
Princeton vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or William & Mary?
- Princeton University is 227.1% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($59,710.00 vs. $18,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Princeton than College of William and Mary ($59,710.00 vs. $42,053.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than William & Mary ($19,811 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 33.2% lower than costs at Princeton University ($14,555 vs. $19,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Princeton University than College of William and Mary (60% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 190% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($60,629 vs. $20,908)
Princeton vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Princeton .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 137 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (32.7%) than Princeton (4.5%)
Princeton vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than College of William and Mary (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $45,200 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $68,700)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($7,500 vs. $19,500)
- Princeton graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($77 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/