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Overview |
UNCW | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 66% |
Admission |
UNCW | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 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 |
UNCW | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
UNCW | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UNCW | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | 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 North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 9,654 students)
UNCW vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 292.4% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at William & Mary than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($40,089.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than William & Mary ($18,709 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 14.1% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,120 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (66% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 143.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($15,134 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 191 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
UNCW vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $24,000 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $44,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/