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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,909 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Willamette University?
- Catholic University of America is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Catholic University of America than Willamette University ($53,040.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Catholic University of America ($32,957 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 16.2% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($14,340 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 24.4% larger than aid received Willamette University ($34,449 vs. $27,700)
Catholic University of America vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Willamette University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Willamette University and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Catholic University of America (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $4,300 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,106)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/