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Overview |
Williams | Allen University | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
Williams | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $383 |
Diversity |
Williams | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Williams | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 657 students)
Williams vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Allen University?
- Williams College is 390% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 390% higher at Williams than Allen University ($61,450.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Williams ($13,774 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 80.9% lower than costs at Williams College ($8,584 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Williams College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 406.9% larger than aid received Allen University ($57,121 vs. $11,268)
Williams vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Williams .
- Allen University has a higher acceptance rate (43.4%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Williams.
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $49,300 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $24,300)
- Williams College students graduate with a $22,537 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($14,582 vs. $37,119)
- Williams graduates are paying $233 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($150 vs. $383)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/