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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU VCU| Thomas Jefferson University | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jefferson | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Jefferson | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $201 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Jefferson | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 8,286 students)
Jefferson vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or William & Mary?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 147.2% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Jefferson than College of William and Mary ($43,100.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Jefferson ($25,688 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 6.4% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,828 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 114.7% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($32,486 vs. $15,134)
Jefferson vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Jefferson vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson 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 Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $54,200 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $68,700)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($12,500 vs. $19,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($129 vs. $201)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/