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