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UVA UMBC University of Richmond TU Binghamton University Washington and Lee Wisconsin Virginia Tech JMU Penn State Ohio State Florida| University of Maryland College Park | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 40% |
Admission |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1365/1510 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Maryland | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 9,762 students)
Maryland vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 84.6% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at William & Mary than University of Maryland College Park ($42,053.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than William & Mary ($15,833 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($14,555 vs. $15,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than College of William and Mary (52% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 72.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($20,908 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 38 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
Maryland vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of Maryland College Park (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $400 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $68,300)
- College of William and Mary and Maryland graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,500 vs. $19,500)
- College of William and Mary and Maryland graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/