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UVA Michigan State Wisconsin Ohio State UCLA University of Richmond UNC Chapel Hill UT Austin Georgia Tech Washington and Lee Illinois UC Berkeley| University of Michigan | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 40% |
Admission |
Michigan | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $201 |
Diversity |
Michigan | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Michigan | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 9,762 students)
Michigan vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 8% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $16,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Michigan than College of William and Mary ($57,740.00 vs. $42,053.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than William & Mary ($19,005 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 5% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($13,856 vs. $14,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than College of William and Mary (55% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 5.2% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($22,005 vs. $20,908)
Michigan vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 31 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (32.7%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of Michigan (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $5,700 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $68,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $603 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,103)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($201 vs. $207)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/