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UT Austin UT Arlington UVA UNT UH University of Richmond Texas Tech Washington and Lee Texas A&M SMU JMU Virginia Tech| The University of Texas at Dallas | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Dallas | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,570 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,776 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,555 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 66% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,500 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 18,220 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1430 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $201 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UT Dallas | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | 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 Dallas is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 9,654 students)
UT Dallas vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 19.7% more expensive to attend than UT Dallas for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $14,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at William & Mary than The University of Texas at Dallas ($40,089.00 vs. $39,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than William & Mary ($13,555 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 13.9% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,142 vs. $13,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Dallas as College of William and Mary (66% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 1.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Dallas ($15,134 vs. $14,858)
UT Dallas vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 88 points higher than at UT Dallas (1265)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UT Dallas (28)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
UT Dallas vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas 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 Dallas.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (91% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $9,700 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $59,000)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/