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Overview |
Williams | UVM | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
Williams | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $230 |
Diversity |
Williams | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Williams | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Williams | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or UVM?
- Williams College is 277.5% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Williams than University of Vermont ($61,450.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than UVM ($20,965 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 16.3% lower than costs at Williams College ($13,354 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Williams College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 197.7% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($57,121 vs. $19,189)
Williams vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 231 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Williams students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or UVM? 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 UVM and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than University of Vermont (95% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $20,100 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $53,500)
- Williams College students graduate with a $7,718 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($14,582 vs. $22,300)
- Williams graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($150 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/