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Wisconsin UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee Michigan University of Minnesota-Duluth JMU Virginia Tech ISU Ohio State Illinois University of St Thomas| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 66% |
Admission |
Minnesota | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Minnesota | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $201 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Minnesota | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 9,654 students)
Minnesota vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at William & Mary than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($40,089.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than William & Mary ($16,018 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 16.3% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($11,894 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (66% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 32.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($15,134 vs. $11,388)
Minnesota vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 65 points higher than at Minnesota (1288)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Minnesota (29)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Minnesota vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $10,500 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $58,200)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $685 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,185)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($201 vs. $208)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/