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Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY
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William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$61,884Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$25,040 Virginia Residents
$49,412 Out-of-State
expensive$61,873Graduate Tuitioncheaper$17,422 Virginia Residents
$36,440 Out-of-State
More$35,552Average Financial Aid AmountLess$18,578
Admission
Lower1,450 SAT
33 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,460 SAT
33 ACT
Easier64.51%Acceptance RateTighter33.50%
Lower18.40%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable27.10%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller6,968Total EnrollmentLarger9,654
Smaller5,902Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger6,797
Smaller1,066Graduate Student PopulationLarger2,857
-Online Student Population1,042
Completion & Outcomes
Lower83%Graduate RateHigher90%
-Transfer-out Rate5%
Lower89%Retention RateHigher95%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,930)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,610)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,246)
Faculties
12 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
470Number of faculties860
Higher$116,537Average Faculty SalaryLower$113,452
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.