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Overview |
Wellesley | Williams | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 45% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $150 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wellesley | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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
- Wellesley College is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 2,222 students)
Wellesley vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Williams?
- Wellesley College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Williams for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Wellesley than Williams College ($61,584.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Wellesley ($20,965 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 22.9% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($15,530 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than Williams College (59% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Williams College ($61,328 vs. $57,121)
Wellesley vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 73 points higher than at Wellesley (1369)
- Incoming Williams students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Wellesley has a higher acceptance rate (13.6%) than Williams (8.5%)
Wellesley vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Wellesley College (95% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $5,682 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams graduates. ($8,900 vs. $14,582)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Williams graduates. ($92 vs. $150)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/