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UVA Penn State JMU NC State Purdue University of Richmond Clemson UofSC Washington and Lee Mason Maryland VCU| College of William and Mary | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William & Mary | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,654 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wm.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
William & Mary | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,434 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,089 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,828 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,688 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,134 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 57% |
Admission |
William & Mary | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,087 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 6,059 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1375/1520 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
William & Mary | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William & Mary | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,700 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $247 |
Diversity |
William & Mary | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
William & Mary | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
William & Mary | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 9,654 students)
William & Mary vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William & Mary or Virginia Tech?
- College of William and Mary is 44% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at William & Mary than Virginia Tech ($40,089.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than William & Mary ($19,301 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 9.1% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,680 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than Virginia Tech (66% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 97.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($15,134 vs. $7,649)
William & Mary vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William & Mary or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or William & Mary .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 143 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
William & Mary vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William & Mary or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and William & Mary.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Virginia Tech (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $3,700 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $65,000)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $4,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,966)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $247)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/