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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU VCU| Penn State York | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | William & Mary | ||
| Location | York, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 66% |
Admission |
Penn State York | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State York | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $201 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State York | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at William & Mary than Penn State York ($40,089.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than William & Mary ($18,910 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 6.5% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,984 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than College of William and Mary (84% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 79.3% larger than aid received Penn State York ($15,134 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 303 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Penn State York vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Penn State York (91% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $13,400 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $55,300)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/