- Both William & Mary (W & M) and College of Charleston are public.
- W & M is located in Williamsburg, VA and College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC.
- W & M has more expensive tuition of $49,412 than College of Charleston ($36,858).
- W & M has tighter acceptance rate of 35.92% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- W & M has higher SAT scores of 1,460 than College of Charleston (1,210).
- College of Charleston is larger with 10,885 students than W & M (9,654 students).
William & Mary View More Rivals | College of Charleston View More Rivals | |
| #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia | Rankings | #16 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Williamsburg, VA | Location | Charleston, SC |
W & M| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state |
| $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state |
| $18,578 | Financial Aid | $8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 35.92% | Acceptance Rate | 80.45% |
| 28.57% | Yield | 19.22% |
| 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,654 | Total Students | 10,885 |
| 6,797 | Undergraduate | 9,972 |
| 2,857 | Graduate | 913 |
| 1,042 | Online Enrollment | 707 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 90% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $74,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) $8,582 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 694 Full-time 166 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 511 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time |
| $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time |