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Overview |
SCU | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 425 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swcu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,040 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,040 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,713 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,041 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
SCU | 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 | 3.22 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
SCU | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCU | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 73% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 425 students)
SCU vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 164.1% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.1% higher at Willamette University than Southwestern Christian University ($45,000.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian University than Willamette University ($19,713 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 52.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,400 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Southwestern Christian University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 150.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian University ($27,700 vs. $11,041)
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 250 points higher than at SCU (978)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SCU (3.22)
SCU vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Southwestern Christian University (77% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $26,900 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $27,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/