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Overview |
Emory | Williams | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 45% |
Admission |
Emory | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1480/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $150 |
Diversity |
Emory | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emory | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,222 students)
Emory vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Williams?
- Williams College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Williams than Emory University ($61,450.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Emory ($20,965 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 9.6% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,530 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Williams College (51% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 16.8% larger than aid received Emory University ($57,121 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 62 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Williams students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Williams (8.5%)
Emory vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Williams? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Williams and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Emory University (95% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $2,651 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($14,582 vs. $17,233)
- Williams graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($150 vs. $178)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/