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Overview |
Williams | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 60% |
Admission |
Williams | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $201 |
Diversity |
Williams | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 2,059 students)
Williams vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Williams for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Carleton College than Williams College ($62,244.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Carleton College ($20,965 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 3% lower than costs at Carleton College ($15,530 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College than Williams College (60% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 22% larger than aid received Carleton College ($57,121 vs. $46,821)
Williams vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 42 points higher than at Carleton College (1400)
- Incoming Williams students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Carleton College (3.9)
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or Carleton College? 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 Carleton College and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Carleton College (95% vs. 93%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $65,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $4,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $19,500)
- Williams graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($150 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/