Why is UVA better than W&M?

tribeparent15
Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:08:37 +0000

FWIW:

We have ties to both W&M and UVA, and love both. A couple of random thoughts in comparing the two:


W&M’s generally has more smaller classes
UVA is more than 2x bigger than W&M, so do you want a larger or smaller school?
UVA sports is bigger, better and more significant than at W&M
Both campuses are beautiful, but the lawn edges the sunken garden in overall attractiveness
Charlottesville has more going on than Williamsburg, but the 'burg has its own unique benefits and greater historic significance
Although kind of a generalization, UVA is somewhat “preppier” while W&M is a little more laid back and accepting socially, and UVA has more of a party scene
On-campus housing is guaranteed at W&M for 3 years, and I think only 2 at UVA…I think at W&M most students can get on-campus housing for a full 4 years if they desire…in the same vein, W&M is more of a residential campus
If your interest is engineering, I would think that UVA is a better fit
W&M has some great study abroad options and arrangements, and a higher percentage of W&M students study abroad than at UVA


Anyway, a few thoughts. Both are wonderful options.