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Overview |
SHU | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Academics |
SHU | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
SHU | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 73% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,909 students)
SHU vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Willamette University?
- Sacred Heart University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at SHU than Willamette University ($46,310.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than SHU ($32,957 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 22.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,340 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($27,700 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Sacred Heart University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $54,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/