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Overview |
Willamette University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 21% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Susquahanna than Willamette University ($54,440.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Willamette University ($28,605 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 4.3% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,340 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 47.7% larger than aid received Willamette University ($40,914 vs. $27,700)
Willamette University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Willamette University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is the same as at Susquehanna University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/