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Overview |
Williams | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 99% |
Admission |
Williams | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $266 |
Diversity |
Williams | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Williams | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,360 students)
Williams vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Wilson College?
- Williams College is 143.8% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at Williams than Wilson College ($61,450.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Wilson College ($20,965 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 29.8% lower than costs at Williams College ($11,968 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Williams College (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 301.1% larger than aid received Wilson College ($57,121 vs. $14,241)
Williams vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 501 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Williams students have a 13 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Wilson College (95% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $38,900 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $34,700)
- Williams College students graduate with a $11,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $25,750)
- Williams graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($150 vs. $266)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/