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Overview |
Williams | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,168 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,540 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,540 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,988 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,176 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,465 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1560 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Williams | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $266 |
Diversity |
Williams | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Williams | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 2,168 students)
Williams vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Ithaca College?
- Williams College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($64,540.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Williams than Ithaca College ($64,540.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Ithaca College ($16,988 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 1.7% lower than costs at Williams College ($16,030 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Williams College (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 101.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($64,176 vs. $31,876)
Williams vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Williams .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Williams (10%)
Williams vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Ithaca College (95% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $56,100)
- Williams College students graduate with a $11,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $25,750)
- Williams graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($150 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/