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Overview |
Willamette University | CBU | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Willamette University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Willamette University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or CBU?
- Willamette University is 26.7% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Willamette University than Christian Brothers University ($45,000.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Willamette University ($18,612 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 40.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,220 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($27,700 vs. $26,964)
Willamette University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 123 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Willamette University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or CBU? 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 CBU and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Christian Brothers University (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $3,700 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,600)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/