- Shenandoah University (SU) is a private school while William & Mary (W & M) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- W & M has more expensive tuition of $49,412 than SU ($36,028).
- W & M has tighter acceptance rate of 35.92% than SU (83.25%).
- W & M is larger with 9,654 students than SU (4,260 students).
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| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Williamsburg, VA |
SU| Known as | W & M | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) 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 | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state |
| $24,646 | Graduate | $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $18,578 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 35.92% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 28.57% |
| Test Scores | 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 9,654 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 6,797 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 2,857 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | 1,042 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) $8,582 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 694 Full-time 166 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time |