- Elon University is a private school while William & Mary (W & M) is a public school.
- Elon University is located in Elon, NC and W & M is located in Williamsburg, VA.
- W & M has more expensive tuition of $49,412 than Elon University ($44,536).
- W & M has tighter acceptance rate of 35.92% than Elon University (66.53%).
- W & M has higher SAT scores of 1,460 than Elon University (1,260).
- W & M is larger with 9,654 students than Elon University (7,123 students).
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| #6 in North Carolina | Rankings | #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Elon, NC | Location | Williamsburg, VA |
| Known as | W & M | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,536 | Undergraduate | $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state |
| $20,574 | Graduate | $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state |
| $15,222 | Financial Aid | $18,578 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 66.53% | Acceptance Rate | 35.92% |
| 24.57% | Yield | 28.57% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,123 | Total Students | 9,654 |
| 6,337 | Undergraduate | 6,797 |
| 786 | Graduate | 2,857 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,042 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $58,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) $6,818 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) $8,582 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 447 Full-time 135 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 694 Full-time 166 Part-time |
| 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time |
| $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time |