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Amherst USAFA Middlebury Dartmouth Swarthmore Harvard Hamilton College Tufts West Point Vassar Brown Cornell| United States Naval Academy | Williams College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Williams | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 45% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1480/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $150 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Annapolis | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | 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
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (4,450 students vs. 2,222 students)
Annapolis vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Williams?
- Williams College is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Williams than United States Naval Academy ($61,450.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams College than United States Naval Academy (45% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($57,121 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Annapolis (3.8)
- Annapolis has a higher acceptance rate (10.8%) than Williams (8.5%)
Annapolis vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/