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Overview |
Williams | W&J | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $279 |
Diversity |
Williams | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Williams | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,151 students)
Williams vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or W&J?
- Williams College is 23.9% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Williams than Washington & Jefferson College ($61,450.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than W&J ($20,965 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 14.8% lower than costs at Williams College ($13,524 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 46.6% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($57,121 vs. $38,963)
Williams vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Williams .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or W&J? 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 W&J and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (95% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $16,700 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $56,900)
- Williams College students graduate with a $12,418 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($14,582 vs. $27,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($150 vs. $279)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/