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UVA Penn State University of Richmond Washington and Lee UVM UMass JMU Virginia Tech Rutgers TCNJ UConn UMBC| University of Delaware | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UD | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 40% |
Admission |
UD | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $201 |
Diversity |
UD | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UD | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UD | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 9,762 students)
UD vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 30% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at William & Mary than University of Delaware ($42,053.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than William & Mary ($17,716 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($14,555 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than College of William and Mary (87% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 60.9% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($20,908 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or UD .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 155 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
UD vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of Delaware (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $7,400 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $61,300)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $4,703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,203)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/