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Overview |
Williams | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,168 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,540 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,540 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,988 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,176 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 82% |
Admission |
Williams | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,465 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.2% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1560 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Williams | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $279 |
Diversity |
Williams | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 2,168 students)
Williams vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Syracuse?
- Williams College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($64,540.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Williams than Syracuse University ($64,540.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Syracuse ($16,988 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 13.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,300 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Williams College (82% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 120.5% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($64,176 vs. $29,110)
Williams vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 247 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Williams students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Williams (10%)
Williams vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Syracuse University (95% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $65,900)
- Williams College students graduate with a $12,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($14,582 vs. $27,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($150 vs. $279)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/