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Overview |
Colby College | Williams | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 45% |
Admission |
Colby College | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $150 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Colby College | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby College is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 2,222 students)
Colby College vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Williams?
- Williams College is 1% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Williams than Colby College ($61,450.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Williams ($16,951 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 5.2% lower than costs at Colby College ($15,530 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams College than Colby College (45% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 8% larger than aid received Williams College ($61,714 vs. $57,121)
Colby College vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 79 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Williams students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Colby College (31)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Williams has a higher acceptance rate (8.5%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Williams? 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 Williams and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Colby College (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $200 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $73,400)
- Williams College students graduate with a $4,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $19,345)
- Williams graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($150 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/