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Overview |
Miles College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miles College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Miles College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $268 |
Diversity |
Miles College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Miles College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 303.1% more expensive to attend than Miles College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303.1% higher at Willamette University than Miles College ($45,000.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than Willamette University ($13,283 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 95.2% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,348 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Miles College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 195% larger than aid received Miles College ($27,700 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles College 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Miles College (77% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $26,300 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $28,000)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $10,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $36,172)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($268 vs. $374)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/