College comparison

MIT vs Williams

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	MIT Cambridge, MA	Williams Williamstown, MA
Acceptance rateMassachusetts Institute of Technology is more selective	5%	8%
SAT (25–75)	1520–1580	1490–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,535	2,076
Avg net price	$20,111	$17,716
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Cambridge, MA	Williamstown, MA

Quick answers

Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Williams College harder to get into?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is more selective: Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and Williams College's is approximately 8% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology vs Williams College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1520–1580 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 1490–1570 at Williams College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.