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Overview |
Williams | D&E College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $245 |
Diversity |
Williams | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Williams | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Williams | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 650 students)
Williams vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or D&E College?
- Williams College is 105.7% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at Williams than Davis & Elkins College ($61,450.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Williams ($20,126 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 53.4% lower than costs at Williams College ($10,125 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 127.4% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($57,121 vs. $25,119)
Williams vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 514 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Williams students have a 13 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Davis & Elkins College (95% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $36,100 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $37,500)
- Williams College students graduate with a $9,130 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $23,712)
- Williams graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($150 vs. $245)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/