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Overview |
Oxy | Williams | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 45% |
Admission |
Oxy | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $150 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Oxy | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Williams?
- Williams College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Oxy for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Williams than Occidental College ($61,450.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Oxy ($20,965 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 11.6% lower than costs at Occidental College ($15,530 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than Williams College (76% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 73% larger than aid received Occidental College ($57,121 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 138 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Williams students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Oxy (30)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Williams (8.5%)
Oxy vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Occidental College (95% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $56,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $9,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($14,582 vs. $23,652)
- Williams graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($150 vs. $244)
- More Oxy 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/