- Both William & Mary (W & M) and Towson University are public.
- W & M is located in Williamsburg, VA and Towson University is located in Towson, MD.
- W & M has more expensive tuition of $49,412 than Towson University ($28,326).
- W & M has tighter acceptance rate of 35.92% than Towson University (77.30%).
- W & M has higher SAT scores of 1,460 than Towson University (1,140).
- Towson University is larger with 19,793 students than W & M (9,654 students).
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| #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia | Rankings | #6 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Williamsburg, VA | Location | Towson, MD |
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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state |
| $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state |
| $18,578 | Financial Aid | $9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 35.92% | Acceptance Rate | 77.30% |
| 28.57% | Yield | 27.82% |
| 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,654 | Total Students | 19,793 |
| 6,797 | Undergraduate | 16,861 |
| 2,857 | Graduate | 2,932 |
| 1,042 | Online Enrollment | 1,430 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 90% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $74,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,100 |
| 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: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,910 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 694 Full-time 166 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 766 Part-time |
| 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time |
| $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time |