Williams College vs Claremont McKenna College

Williams College and Claremont McKenna College, both highly selective liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Williams, nestled in the picturesque Berkshires of Massachusetts, boasts a lower acceptance rate (12.6%) compared to Claremont McKenna's (13.4%). While Williams students pursue diverse majors, Claremont McKenna emphasizes economics and government, reflecting its location in the heart of California's political and economic hub. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Claremont McKenna College	Williams College
Overview
Location	Claremont, California	Williamstown, Massachusetts
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	98.0%	97.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	11.2%	8.8%
Application fees	$70	$65
SAT range	1420 - 1530	N/A
ACT range	32 - 35	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	28.0%
Students submitting ACT score	25.0%
Total number of applicants	5,632	12,452
Total number of admissions given out	633	1,099
Admitted students who chose to enroll	358	574
Yield rate	56.6%	52.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$79,347	$78,060
Average net price	$21,663	$14,487
Tuition	$57,876	$59,350
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,626 Meal plan: $8,280	Room/dormitory: $7,625 Meal plan: $7,375
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	65.0% Average amount $33,141	52.0% Average amount $52,053
Students receiving federal student loan	17.0% Average amount $3,535	13.0% Average amount $3,992
Students taking out private loans	22.0% Average amount $7,870	2.0% Average amount $3,884

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,416 Men 49.2% Women 50.8%	2,174 Men 48.1% Women 51.9%
Graduate students	6 Men 66.7% Women 33.3%	50 Men 44.0% Women 56.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	52.1%	N/A
International students	15.5%	9.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	1,354	2,045
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California New York Washington Texas Colorado	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Psychology Computer and Information Science	Mathematics and Statistics Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures Ethnic Studies
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	6:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	92.7%	93.8%
Dropout rate	7.3%	3.1%
Transferred out	N/A	1.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $95,566 Year 2: $87,754 Year 3: $91,488 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,025 Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $100,075 Year 3: N/A	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $109,470 Year 2: $96,183 Year 3: $99,047 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,280 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $91,723 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,217 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $63,034 Area Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,948 Year 2: $44,384 Year 3: $48,967 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,036 Year 2: $49,464 Year 3: $44,771 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,993 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,402 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,135 Year 2: $40,461 Year 3: $41,065 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,760 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $37,587 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,029 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $26,432 Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,668 Year 2: $25,525 Year 3: $14,771

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