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Overview |
Willamette University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Willamette University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 650 students)
Willamette University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or D&E College?
- Willamette University is 50.6% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Willamette University than Davis & Elkins College ($45,000.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Willamette University ($20,126 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 41.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,125 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($27,700 vs. $25,119)
Willamette University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 300 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Willamette University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (77% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $16,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/