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American vs. W & M

American ranked #57 and W & M ranked #53 in national university ranking. The following statements compare American University and William & Mary with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • American's tuition ($58,771) is more expensive than W & M ($51,038).
  • W & M's acceptance rate (34.07%) is lower than American (61.96%).
  • W & M has higher yield (26.62%) than American (15.62%).
  • W & M's SAT score (1,470) is higher than American (1,370).
  • American's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than W & M (12 to 1).
  • American (12,321 students) is larger than W & M (9,818 students) with more enrolled students.
  • American ($33,548) has higher amount of financial aid than W & M ($23,152).
  • W & M's graduation rate (89%) is higher than American (75%).
American University

American University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$58,771
Financial Aid
$33,548
Test Scores
1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
61.96% Acceptance Rate
15.62% Yield
Enrollment
7,476 Undergraduate
4,845 Graduate
895 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
846 Faculties (full-time)
2,706 Staffs (full-time)
$123,494 Faculty Salary
$97,171 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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William & Mary

William & Mary

Public, 4 years • Williamsburg, VA #53 National Universities, #4 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$25,734 In-State
$51,038 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$23,152
Test Scores
1,470 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
34.07% Acceptance Rate
26.62% Yield
Enrollment
7,063 Undergraduate
2,755 Graduate
1,098 Online Students
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
689 Faculties (full-time)
2,514 Staffs (full-time)
$116,984 Faculty Salary
$79,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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