<p>I'm from Out of State (Tampa) and I am deciding between William and Mary and Washington and Lee. From what I can tell, the academics are pretty much equal, but the social life aspects are very different. I want that all-around college experience...can I get that from William and Mary too?</p>
<p>I'm having the same exact problem! I fell in love with W&M, but I recently got a large scholarship to W&L, making it much cheaper than W&M. My parents are trying to make me go to W&L, but I'm gonna go down to both before I make my final decision.</p>
<p>if by all-around experience you mean greek life, you're probably better off at W&L. Otherwise, I'd say W&M.</p>
<p>definitely visit to try to get a feel though</p>
<p>yeah, greek life seems pretty much like the only life down at W&L. How's the social scene at W&M?</p>