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Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MA
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Boston UniversityBoston, MA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's, Master'sOffered Degree1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2023 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$61,770Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$62,360
cheaper$61,775Graduate Tuitionexpensive$61,924
More$50,859Average Financial Aid AmountLess$42,751
Admission
-Test Scores1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Tighter8.83%Acceptance RateEasier18.65%
Favorable52.23%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower28.39%
High School Record (or Transcript)
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Application Requirements
(Required or Recommended to submit)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record (or Transcript)
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
TOEFL
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller2,224Total EnrollmentLarger36,104
Smaller2,174Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger18,229
Smaller50Graduate Student PopulationLarger17,875
-Online Student Population4,032
Completion & Outcomes
Higher94%Graduate RateLower89%
2%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher97%Retention RateLower94%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study AbroadSpecial learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,045)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,356)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,375)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,850)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty11 to 1
386Number of faculties3,946
Lower$123,835Average Faculty SalaryHigher$136,930
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.