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Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound Wesley College Whitman College Wooster Reed UO Wittenberg University Denison University of Portland Muskingum Capital University| Ohio Wesleyan University | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
OWU | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OWU | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 73% | ||
Campus |
OWU | 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
- Willamette University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Willamette University?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at OWU than Willamette University ($49,262.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Willamette University ($27,311 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 4.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,745 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Willamette University ($36,757 vs. $27,700)
OWU vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $4,700 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,600)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/