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Overview |
Willamette University | W&J | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Willamette University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,151 students)
Willamette University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at W&J than Willamette University ($49,612.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Willamette University ($25,636 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,524 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 40.7% larger than aid received Willamette University ($38,963 vs. $27,700)
Willamette University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Willamette University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or W&J? 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 W&J and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/