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UT Dallas Texas A&M UVA UTSA University of Richmond Michigan SMU UT Arlington Washington and Lee Florida Rice Purdue| The University of Texas at Austin | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 52,384 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,698 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,070 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,058 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,434 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,321 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 66% |
Admission |
UT Austin | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,055 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 18,830 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1500 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
UT Austin | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $201 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UT Austin | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | 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
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 9,654 students)
UT Austin vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 49% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at UT Austin than College of William and Mary ($41,070.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than William & Mary ($17,434 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 5.9% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($13,058 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than College of William and Mary (86% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 81.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($15,134 vs. $8,321)
UT Austin vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 56 points higher than at UT Austin (1297)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UT Austin (29)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
UT Austin vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin 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 UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $100 more per year than UT Austin graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $68,600)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,250)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/