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Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound UAA Whitman College Reed UO University of Portland Seattle U OSU Park University Clark University Pacific| Alaska Pacific University | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alaska Pacific University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 595 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 121.1% more expensive to attend than Alaska Pacific University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at Willamette University than Alaska Pacific University ($45,000.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alaska Pacific University than Willamette University ($22,388 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alaska Pacific University are 72.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,300 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 120.7% larger than aid received Alaska Pacific University ($27,700 vs. $12,549)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Alaska Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 243 points higher than at Alaska Pacific University (985)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Alaska Pacific University (22)
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific University 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 Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Alaska Pacific University (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Alaska Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,600)
- Alaska Pacific University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Alaska Pacific University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alaska Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/