Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound Whitman College Reed UO University of Portland Seattle U OSU Park University Pacific Clark University Linfield| East West University | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
East-West University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 529 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastwest.edu | willamette.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
East-West University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,050 | $45,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,050 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,991 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,792 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
East-West University | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.67 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
East-West University | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 33:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
East-West University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,332 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $268 |
Diversity |
East-West University | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
East-West University | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 73% | ||
Campus |
East-West University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than East-West University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 529 students)
East-West University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East-West University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 104.1% more expensive to attend than East-West University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at Willamette University than East West University ($45,000.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East West University than Willamette University ($19,792 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 59.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,991 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than East West University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 178.6% larger than aid received East West University ($27,700 vs. $9,941)
Which college is harder to get into, East-West University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or East-West University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at East-West University (2.67)
East-West University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East-West University 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 East-West University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than East West University (77% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $27,000 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $27,300)
- East West University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($24,332 vs. $26,000)
- East-West University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/