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Overview |
Williams | Colgate | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 41% |
Admission |
Williams | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $166 |
Diversity |
Williams | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Williams | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Colgate | ||
| 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 4% more expensive to attend than Williams for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Colgate than Williams College ($63,904.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Colgate ($20,965 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 3.7% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,530 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams College than Colgate University (45% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 4.5% larger than aid received Colgate University ($57,121 vs. $54,647)
Williams vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 68 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Williams students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Colgate (32)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Colgate has a higher acceptance rate (12.4%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Colgate University (95% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $1,543 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($14,582 vs. $16,125)
- Williams graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($150 vs. $166)
- More Colgate 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/