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Overview |
Illinois | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 66% |
Admission |
Illinois | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 5, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Illinois | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
Illinois | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Illinois | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 9,654 students)
Illinois vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at William & Mary than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($40,089.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than William & Mary ($14,544 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 8.7% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,720 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (66% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 9.4% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($16,552 vs. $15,134)
Illinois vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 48 points higher than at Illinois (1305)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Illinois (29)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Illinois vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $2,200 more per year than Illinois graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $66,500)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/