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Overview |
UA Huntsville | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 66% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | 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
- College of William and Mary is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 72.3% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at William & Mary than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($40,089.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than William & Mary ($18,588 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 24.3% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($11,122 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than College of William and Mary (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 68.5% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($15,134 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 132 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
UA Huntsville vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (91% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $18,200 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $50,500)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/