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Overview |
George Washington | Williams | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 45% |
Admission |
George Washington | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $150 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 76% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,222 students)
George Washington vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Williams?
- George Washington University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Williams for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at George Washington than Williams College ($62,110.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than George Washington ($20,965 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 1.2% lower than costs at George Washington University ($15,530 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Williams College (78% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 62% larger than aid received George Washington University ($57,121 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 148 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Williams students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Williams (8.5%)
George Washington vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than George Washington University (95% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $10,380 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($14,582 vs. $24,962)
- Williams graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($150 vs. $258)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/