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 (1,460) than College of Charleston (1,210).
  • W & M has higher submitted ACT score (33) 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 - William & Mary and College of Charleston.
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W & Mvs.College of Charleston
Williamsburg, VirginiaLocationCharleston, South Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$25,040
Out-Of-State$49,412
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,978
Out-Of-State$36,858
58%% Receiving Financial Aid98%
$18,578Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,307
33.50 %Acceptance Rates75.69 %
27.10 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)13.26 %
1,460SAT Score1,210
33ACT Score27
90 %Graduation Rate64 %
5 %Transfer-out Rate26 %
95 %Retention Rate80 %
9,654Student Population10,885
694Number of Faculties511
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 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 services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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