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Overview |
Williams | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 84% |
Admission |
Williams | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $277 |
Diversity |
Williams | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 718 students)
Williams vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Penn State York?
- Williams College is 320.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.7% higher at Williams than Penn State York ($61,450.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Williams ($18,910 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 19.6% lower than costs at Williams College ($12,984 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Williams College (84% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 576.8% larger than aid received Penn State York ($57,121 vs. $8,440)
Williams vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 392 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Williams students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Penn State York (95% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $55,300)
- Williams College students graduate with a $12,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($14,582 vs. $26,818)
- Williams graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($150 vs. $277)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/