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UVA JMU University of Richmond Mason Washington and Lee Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson| College of William and Mary | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | VCU | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,762 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,252 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,053 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,555 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,422 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,908 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 99% |
Admission |
William & Mary | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,548 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 5,741 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1365/1510 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
William & Mary | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
William & Mary | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 9,762 students)
William & Mary vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or VCU?
- College of William and Mary is 42% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at William & Mary than Virginia Commonwealth University ($42,053.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than VCU ($20,422 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 10.7% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,555 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than College of William and Mary (99% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 68.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($20,908 vs. $12,433)
William & Mary vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 256 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
William & Mary vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary or VCU? 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 VCU and William & Mary.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (91% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $21,200 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $47,500)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/