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UVA UMBC University of Richmond TU Binghamton University Washington and Lee Wisconsin Virginia Tech JMU Penn State Ohio State Florida| University of Maryland College Park | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 66% |
Admission |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 9,654 students)
Maryland vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 79.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at William & Mary than University of Maryland College Park ($40,089.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than William & Mary ($16,210 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,828 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than University of Maryland College Park (66% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 34.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($15,134 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 38 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Maryland vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of Maryland College Park (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $400 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $68,300)
- College of William and Mary and Maryland graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,500 vs. $19,500)
- College of William and Mary and Maryland graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland 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/