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UVA Annapolis University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU| United States Air Force Academy | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAFA | William & Mary | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,085 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
USAFA | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,353 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.2% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1375/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
USAFA | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $201 |
Diversity |
USAFA | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
USAFA | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 36% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | 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 USAFA based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 4,085 students)
USAFA vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at William & Mary than United States Air Force Academy ($40,089.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than United States Air Force Academy (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($15,134 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at USAFA (3.81)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than USAFA (16.2%)
USAFA vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA 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 USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/