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NJIT UVA TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University University of Richmond Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Washington and Lee Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University| Rutgers University New Brunswick | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | William & Mary | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,617 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,052 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,249 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 40% |
Admission |
Rutgers | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,347 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 28,326 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Rutgers | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $201 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Rutgers | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 9,762 students)
Rutgers vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at William & Mary than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($42,053.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than William & Mary ($19,052 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 1.1% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($14,555 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University New Brunswick than College of William and Mary (52% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 28.7% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($20,908 vs. $16,249)
Rutgers vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 128 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
Rutgers vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $2,500 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $66,200)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $2,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,215)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($201 vs. $229)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/