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Overview |
UD | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 66% |
Admission |
UD | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 27.1% | ||
| 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 | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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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 | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| 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 | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 36% | ||
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 (24,039 students vs. 9,654 students)
UD vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 30.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at William & Mary than University of Delaware ($40,089.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than William & Mary ($18,044 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,828 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than College of William and Mary (88% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 22.3% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($15,134 vs. $12,375)
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 (73.8%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
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/