The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • W & M has more expensive tuition & fees ($49,412) than College of Charleston ($36,858).
  • It is harder to admit to W & M than College of Charleston.
  • W & M has a higher submitted SAT score (1,210) than College of Charleston (1,210).
  • W & M has higher submitted ACT score (27) than College of Charleston (27).
  • College of Charleston has more students with 10,885 students while W & M has 9,654 students.
  • W & M has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while College of Charleston's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • W & M has more full-time faculties with 694 faculties while College of Charleston has 511 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - College of Charleston and William & Mary.
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College of Charlestonvs.W & M
Charleston, South CarolinaLocationWilliamsburg, Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Master's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$12,978
Out-Of-State$36,858
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$25,040
Out-Of-State$49,412
98%% Receiving Financial Aid58%
$8,307Average Amount of Financial Aid$18,578
75.69 %Acceptance Rates33.50 %
13.26 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)27.10 %
1,210SAT Score1,460
27ACT Score33
64 %Graduation Rate90 %
26 %Transfer-out Rate5 %
80 %Retention Rate95 %
10,885Student Population9,654
511Number of Faculties694
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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