Williams College vs Amherst College

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Williams College

Williamstown, MA Private
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Amherst College

Amherst, MA Private
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Admissions

Williams College

Acceptance Rate
9.0%
SAT Range
1470–1570
SAT Average
1510
ACT Average
34
Average GPA
3.95

Amherst College

Acceptance Rate
7.0%
SAT Range
1460–1560
SAT Average
1500
ACT Average
34
Average GPA
3.94
Campus & Students

Williams College

Student Population
2,100
Student:Faculty
1:7
Campus Setting
rural
Type
Private

Amherst College

Student Population
1,900
Student:Faculty
1:7
Campus Setting
small_city
Type
Private
Cost & Outcomes

Williams College

Tuition (In-State)
$64,860
Tuition (Int'l)
$64,960
Graduation Rate
95.0%
Retention Rate
97.0%

Amherst College

Tuition (In-State)
$67,280
Tuition (Int'l)
$67,450
Graduation Rate
94.0%
Retention Rate
97.0%
Rankings

Williams College

#1
US News

Amherst College

#2
US News
#451
QS World

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