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Overview |
Willamette University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1122 | |||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Willamette University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,140 students)
Willamette University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Willamette University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Willamette University than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($45,000.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Willamette University ($29,238 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 3.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($14,340 vs. $14,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 1.3% larger than aid received Willamette University ($28,061 vs. $27,700)
Willamette University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Willamette University .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Willamette University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,100)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/