| W & M vs. Virginia Tech |
#58 in National Universities #4 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$25,734 Virginia Residents $51,038 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,948 Virginia Residents $37,764 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,666 Virginia Residents $36,684 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,564 Virginia Residents $35,092 Out-of-State |
| More$21,498 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,452 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,470 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,360 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter34.07% | Acceptance Rate | Easier54.78% |
| Favorable26.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.35% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,818 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,857 |
| Smaller7,063 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,035 |
| Smaller2,755 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,822 |
| Smaller1,098 | Online Student Population | Larger1,577 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower86% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,246) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 876 | Number of faculty | 2,450 |
| Lower$116,984 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$126,699 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.