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Overview |
Williams | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $268 |
Diversity |
Williams | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,909 students)
Williams vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Willamette University?
- Williams College is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Williams than Willamette University ($61,450.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Willamette University ($20,965 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 8.3% lower than costs at Williams College ($14,340 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 106.2% larger than aid received Willamette University ($57,121 vs. $27,700)
Williams vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 214 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Williams students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Williams (3.94)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Willamette University (95% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $19,300 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $54,300)
- Williams College students graduate with a $11,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($14,582 vs. $26,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($150 vs. $268)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/