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Williams vs Amherst

Side-by-side admissions data for Williams College and Amherst College. See which school matches your profile.

Metric	Williams	Amherst
Acceptance Rate	9%	7.3%
SAT Range (25th-75th)	1460–1560	1460–1560
Average GPA	4.07	4.00
Undergrad Enrollment	2,100	1,900
Type	Private	Private
Location	Williamstown, MA	Amherst, MA
Founded	1793	1821
Test Policy	Test-Optional	Test-Optional
Need-Blind	Yes	Yes
Meets Full Need	Yes	Yes

Which is right for you?

Williams and Amherst weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Both schools weight admissions factors similarly according to CDS data. The difference comes down to your personal fit, campus culture, and academic interests.

Williams

Perennial #1 liberal arts college — tiny classes, Berkshire mountains, tutorial system.

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Amherst

Open curriculum LAC with need-blind admissions and a Five College consortium.

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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