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Overview |
Vassar | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 66% |
Admission |
Vassar | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $201 |
Diversity |
Vassar | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Vassar | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or William & Mary?
- Vassar College is 266.2% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Vassar than College of William and Mary ($63,840.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Vassar ($25,688 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 19.8% lower than costs at Vassar College ($13,828 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than Vassar College (66% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 231.7% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($50,193 vs. $15,134)
Vassar vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 52 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is the same as at College of William and Mary (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $10,300 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $3,720 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($15,780 vs. $19,500)
- Vassar graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($163 vs. $201)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/