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Overview |
Georgetown | Williams | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 45% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1480/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $150 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,222 students)
Georgetown vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Williams?
- Georgetown University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Williams for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Georgetown than Williams College ($61,872.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Georgetown ($20,965 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 21.2% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($15,530 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams College than Georgetown University (45% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($57,121 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 26 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Williams students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Williams (8.5%)
Georgetown vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Georgetown University (95% vs. 94%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $45,300 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $918 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown graduates. ($14,582 vs. $15,500)
- Williams graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown graduates. ($150 vs. $160)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/