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Overview |
Scripps College | Williams | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $150 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Scripps College | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | 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
- Williams College is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Williams?
- Williams College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Williams than Scripps College ($61,450.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Scripps College ($20,965 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 27.6% lower than costs at Scripps College ($15,530 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 170.2% larger than aid received Scripps College ($57,121 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 80 points higher than at Scripps College (1362)
- Incoming Williams students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Scripps College (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Williams (3.94)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than Williams (8.5%)
Scripps College vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Scripps College (95% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $582 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams graduates. ($14,000 vs. $14,582)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Williams graduates. ($144 vs. $150)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/