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Overview |
Willamette University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Willamette University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Salve Regina University than Willamette University ($45,250.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Salve Regina University ($32,957 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 15.1% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,340 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($27,700 vs. $26,787)
Willamette University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Willamette University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Salve Regina University (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates of Willamette University and Salve Regina University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($54,300 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/