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Overview |
Williams | Drew University | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 99% |
Admission |
Williams | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $279 |
Diversity |
Williams | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Williams | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 2,092 students)
Williams vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Drew University?
- Williams College is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Williams than Drew University ($61,450.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Drew University ($20,965 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 5.6% lower than costs at Drew University ($15,530 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Williams College (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 79.1% larger than aid received Drew University ($57,121 vs. $31,901)
Williams vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Williams .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or Drew 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 Drew University and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Drew University (95% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $18,100 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $55,500)
- Williams College students graduate with a $12,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($14,582 vs. $27,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($150 vs. $279)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/