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Overview |
Emerson | Williams | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 45% |
Admission |
Emerson | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $150 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emerson | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,222 students)
Emerson vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Williams?
- Williams College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Williams than Emerson College ($61,450.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Emerson ($20,965 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 25.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,530 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Williams College (78% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 134.5% larger than aid received Emerson College ($57,121 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 231 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Williams students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Williams (8.5%)
Emerson vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Emerson College (95% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $24,400 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $49,200)
- Williams College students graduate with a $8,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($14,582 vs. $23,500)
- Williams graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($150 vs. $242)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson 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/