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Overview |
Williams | West Point | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 0% |
Admission |
Williams | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | N/A |
Diversity |
Williams | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Williams | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Williams | West Point | ||
| 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
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or West Point?
- Williams College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Williams than United States Military Academy ($61,450.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams College than United States Military Academy (45% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($57,121 vs. $0)
Williams vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Williams .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Williams (3.94)
- West Point has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or West Point? 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 West Point and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than United States Military Academy (95% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/