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Overview |
UofSC | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,579 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,534 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,558 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,068 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,762 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 40% |
Admission |
UofSC | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,682 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 28,706 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | Dec 1, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
UofSC | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
UofSC | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UofSC | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 9,762 students)
UofSC vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 48.5% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at William & Mary than University of South Carolina Columbia ($42,053.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than UofSC ($20,422 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 15.9% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,558 vs. $14,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than College of William and Mary (91% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 209.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($20,908 vs. $6,762)
UofSC vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 133 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
UofSC vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $17,000 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $51,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/