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Overview |
Swarthmore | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Swarthmore, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #40 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swarthmore.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Swarthmore | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,928 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,928 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,026 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,715 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,703 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 66% |
Admission |
Swarthmore | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,707 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 1,019 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1560 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Swarthmore | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Swarthmore | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
Swarthmore | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Swarthmore | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Swarthmore | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 1,625 students)
Swarthmore vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Swarthmore or William & Mary?
- Swarthmore College is 238% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Swarthmore than College of William and Mary ($58,928.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than William & Mary ($20,715 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 30.4% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($13,828 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than Swarthmore College (66% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 215.2% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($47,703 vs. $15,134)
Swarthmore vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Swarthmore or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Swarthmore .
- The average SAT score at Swarthmore College (1431) is 78 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming Swarthmore students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Swarthmore vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than College of William and Mary (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $2,900 more per year than Swarthmore graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $65,800)
- College of William and Mary and Swarthmore graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,500 vs. $19,500)
- College of William and Mary and Swarthmore graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/