University of Virginia vs William & Mary
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.William & MaryWilliamsburg, VACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Virginia lists Mass every weekday; William & Mary lists Mass 7 times a week.
- University of Virginia lists confession 4 times a week; William & Mary, 4 times a week.
- University of Virginia has the higher graduation rate: 96% against 89% at William & Mary.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, William & Mary has the lower price after aid: $5,916 a year, against $13,283 at University of Virginia.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
7 times a week
Confession times
4 times a week
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
7 times a week
3 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Williamsburg, VA
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
25,924
9,762
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
17%
34%
Average SAT
1480
1473
ACT middle 50%
32–35
32–34
Graduation rate
96%
89%
First-year retention
98%
95%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,565
$19,096
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$8,174
$3,106
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,696
$881
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$13,283
$5,916
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,822
$16,803
Net price, over $110,000 income
$35,402
$34,370
Median debt
$17,500
$18,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$86,863
$73,490
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.