Don’t be fooled by rank. It’s subjective data used in a formula. Both are great, well respected. Don’t know who is better in theatre but read your post back to yourself. Unless vandy is way cheaper w & m is your choice. You love it. You can feel your passion for it. Plenty of students there are vandy worthy.
You will be there day after day for years. Just because a magazine says it’s better doesn’t mean it is.
US News says Florida is better too. So what. Anyone who knows academics knows w abd m is elite. What USNews thinks is not relevant
Go where you love, provided it’s affordable. Good luck
Good luck