Williams vs. Webb Institute

Comparable Facts

Compare Williams College in Williamstown, MA with Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Williams College is larger than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (2,164 students vs. 106 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Williams College is located in Williamstown, MA (Distant Town setting); Webb Institute is in Glen Cove, NY (Large Suburban setting).
• Williams College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Webb Institute is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Williams College 6:1; Webb Institute 11:1.

Williams vs. Webb Institute Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Williams or Webb Institute? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Webb Institute ($15,894 vs. $21,966).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webb Institute are 11.5% lower than at Williams College ($15,280 vs. $17,260).
• Williams College is 8.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Webb Institute (about $5,346 more per year; $68,560.00 vs. $63,214.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 8.5% higher at Williams than at Webb Institute (about $5,346 more per year; $68,560.00 vs. $63,214.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Webb Institute than at Williams College (100% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 15% larger than aid received by Webb Institute students ($68,966 vs. $59,984).

Williams vs. Webb Institute Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Webb Institute? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Webb Institute and Williams.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Williams College (1530) is 50 points higher than at Webb Institute (1480).
• Incoming Williams students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (34 vs. 33 at Webb Institute).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Williams College 1490/1570; Webb Institute 1430/1530.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Williams College 34/35; Webb Institute 32/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Williams - Test optional; Webb Institute - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Williams Jan 10, 2027; Webb Institute Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Williams (3.94).
• Webb Institute has a higher acceptance rate (14%) than Williams (8.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 43% at Williams vs. 75.8% at Webb Institute.

Williams vs. Webb Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Williams and Webb Institute? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Williams College's six-year graduation rate is 95%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Webb Institute.
• Graduates from Williams College have median earnings of about $73,600 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Webb Institute.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.