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Overview |
OCAC | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 137 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ocac.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
OCAC | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
OCAC | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OCAC | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OCAC | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
OCAC | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
OCAC | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 73% | ||
Campus |
OCAC | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 137 students)
OCAC vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OCAC or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than OCAC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Willamette University than Oregon College of Art and Craft ($45,000.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 43.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,000 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Oregon College of Art and Craft (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($27,700 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OCAC or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or OCAC .
OCAC vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OCAC 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 OCAC.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Oregon College of Art and Craft (77% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $22,300 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,000)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,250)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCAC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/