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Overview |
Wheaton College | Williams | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 45% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $150 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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
- Williams College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Williams?
- Williams College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $59,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Williams than Wheaton College ($61,450.00 vs. $59,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Wheaton College ($20,965 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 4.9% lower than costs at Williams College ($14,800 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Williams College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 37.1% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($57,121 vs. $41,665)
Wheaton College vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Williams (8.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Wheaton College (95% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $53,700)
- Williams College students graduate with a $11,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $26,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($150 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College 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/