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Overview |
Williams | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 96% |
Admission |
Williams | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Williams | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $234 |
Diversity |
Williams | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Williams | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Williams | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,337 students)
Williams vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Williams College is 81% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Williams than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($61,450.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Williams ($18,701 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 26.6% lower than costs at Williams College ($12,264 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Williams College (96% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 101.2% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($57,121 vs. $28,392)
Williams vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 564 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Williams students have a 14 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (95% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $30,400 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $43,200)
- Williams College students graduate with a $8,136 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $22,718)
- Williams graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($150 vs. $234)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/