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Overview |
UM Western | Walla Walla University | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | College Place, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 1,432 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | wallawalla.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | Walla Walla University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,658 | $30,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,406 | $30,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,588 | $9,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,584 | $25,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,117 | $17,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UM Western | Walla Walla University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | - | ||
| Admitted | 536 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.3%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 50.6%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
UM Western | Walla Walla University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | Walla Walla University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM Western | Walla Walla University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UM Western | Walla Walla University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 64% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | Walla Walla University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Walla Walla University is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (1,432 students vs. 1,424 students)
UM Western vs. Walla Walla University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or Walla Walla University?
- Walla Walla University is 558.5% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($30,672.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Walla Walla University than The University of Montana Western ($30,672.00 vs. $16,406.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana Western than Walla Walla University ($11,584 vs. $25,314)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 14.3% lower than costs at Walla Walla University ($8,588 vs. $9,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walla Walla University than The University of Montana Western (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walla Walla University students is 113.8% larger than aid received The University of Montana Western ($17,358 vs. $8,117)
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or Walla Walla University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walla Walla University or UM Western .
- Accepted freshman Walla Walla University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UM Western (3.2)
UM Western vs. Walla Walla University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western or Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla University and UM Western.
- The graduation rate at Walla Walla University is higher than The University of Montana Western (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Walla Walla University earn on average $14,400 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $34,100)
- The University of Montana Western students graduate with a $6,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Walla Walla University graduates. ($20,929 vs. $27,000)
- UM Western graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Walla Walla University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Walla Walla University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM Western students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/