W & M vs. Towson |
#58 in National Universities #4 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$25,040 Virginia Residents $49,412 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,306 Maryland Residents $28,326 Out-of-State |
expensive$17,422 Virginia Residents $36,440 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,042 Maryland Residents $21,780 Out-of-State |
More$18,578 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,526 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
Tighter33.50% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.60% |
Favorable27.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.12% |
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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller9,654 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,793 |
Smaller6,797 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,861 |
Smaller2,857 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,932 |
Smaller1,042 | Online Student Population | Larger1,430 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher90% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,246) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
860 | Number of faculties | 1,696 |
Higher$113,452 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,672 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.