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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU VCU| University of the Sciences | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USciences | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1042 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 40% |
Admission |
USciences | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1365/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
USciences | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
USciences | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
USciences | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 35% | ||
Campus |
USciences | 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
- College of William and Mary is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (9,762 students vs. 2,420 students)
USciences vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or William & Mary?
- University of the Sciences is 41.4% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $18,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at William & Mary than University of the Sciences ($42,053.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 20.9% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,555 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than University of the Sciences (40% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($20,908 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or USciences .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 208 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of the Sciences (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $22,400 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $68,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/