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UVA Maryland University of Richmond TU Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech Mason UD Penn State George Washington UNC Chapel Hill| University of Maryland Baltimore County | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 66% |
Admission |
UMBC | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
UMBC | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UMBC | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 9,654 students)
UMBC vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 92.5% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at William & Mary than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($40,089.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than William & Mary ($17,692 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 3.4% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($13,378 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than College of William and Mary (92% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 70.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($15,134 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 144 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
UMBC vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (91% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $9,200 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $59,500)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $1,697 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,197)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/