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Overview |
WWU | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
WWU | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WWU | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $268 |
Diversity |
WWU | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
WWU | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 73% | ||
Campus |
WWU | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 69.8% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Willamette University than William Woods University ($45,000.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Willamette University ($23,363 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 37.2% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,450 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 35.6% larger than aid received William Woods University ($27,700 vs. $20,431)
WWU vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or WWU .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 193 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than WWU (61.5%)
WWU vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU or Willamette 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 Willamette University and WWU.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than William Woods University (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $15,700 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $4,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $26,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/