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Overview |
Williams | F&M | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 63% |
Admission |
Williams | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $227 |
Diversity |
Williams | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Williams | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Williams | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,990 students)
Williams vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Williams for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at F&M than Williams College ($65,652.00 vs. $61,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than F&M ($20,965 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 3.3% lower than costs at Williams College ($15,040 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Williams College (63% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 16.2% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($57,121 vs. $49,177)
Williams vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Williams .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or F&M? 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 F&M and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (95% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $11,700 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $61,900)
- Williams College students graduate with a $7,418 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($14,582 vs. $22,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($150 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/