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Overview |
Willamette University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $225 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Willamette University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | - | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 255 students)
Willamette University vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Northwood University-Texas?
- Willamette University is 341.2% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.2% higher at Willamette University than Northwood University Texas ($45,000.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Willamette University ($14,456 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 63.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,784 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Northwood University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 95.6% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($27,700 vs. $14,160)
Willamette University vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Willamette University .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Willamette University vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Northwood University Texas (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Northwood University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $4,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,000)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/