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UVA Miami Michigan University of Richmond Wisconsin Pitt Washington and Lee Purdue NC State Clemson JMU Virginia Tech| Ohio State University | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 66% |
Admission |
Ohio State | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio State | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Ohio State | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 9,654 students)
Ohio State vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at William & Mary than Ohio State University ($40,089.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than William & Mary ($19,582 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 1.3% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,828 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than College of William and Mary (74% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 37.7% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($15,134 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 58 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Ohio State vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Ohio State University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $18,100 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $50,600)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/