- Both William & Mary (W & M) and University of Delaware (UD) are public.
- W & M is located in Williamsburg, VA and UD is located in Newark, DE.
- W & M has more expensive tuition of $49,412 than UD ($39,720).
- W & M has tighter acceptance rate of 35.92% than UD (62.89%).
- W & M has higher SAT scores of 1,460 than UD (1,280).
- UD is larger with 24,039 students than W & M (9,654 students).
William & Mary View More Rivals | University of Delaware View More Rivals | |
| #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia | Rankings | #71 in National Universities #1 in Delaware |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Williamsburg, VA | Location | Newark, DE |
W & M| Known as | UD | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,080 Delaware residents $39,720 out-of-state |
| $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,664 Delaware residents $19,546 out-of-state |
| $18,578 | Financial Aid | $12,518 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 35.92% | Acceptance Rate | 62.89% |
| 28.57% | Yield | 26.72% |
| 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,654 | Total Students | 24,039 |
| 6,797 | Undergraduate | 19,482 |
| 2,857 | Graduate | 4,557 |
| 1,042 | Online Enrollment | 1,793 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 90% | Graduation Rate | 79% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $74,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,000 |
| 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: 7,220) $8,482 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,752 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 | 1,263 Full-time 28 Part-time |
| 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,841 Full-time 68 Part-time |
| $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,094 for Faculties $70,898 Part-time |