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Overview |
Williams | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $279 |
Diversity |
Williams | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Williams | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Ursinus 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
- Williams College is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,527 students)
Williams vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Ursinus College?
- Williams College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Ursinus College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Williams than Ursinus College ($61,450.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Ursinus College ($20,965 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 6.2% lower than costs at Williams College ($14,624 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 42.5% larger than aid received Ursinus College ($57,121 vs. $40,075)
Williams vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Williams .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams or Ursinus 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 Ursinus College and Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Ursinus College (95% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $58,000)
- Williams College students graduate with a $12,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $27,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($150 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College 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/