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Overview |
Alma College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Alma College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Willamette University?
- Alma College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Alma College than Willamette University ($45,346.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Willamette University ($23,995 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 13.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,624 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 25.4% larger than aid received Willamette University ($34,736 vs. $27,700)
Alma College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 118 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Alma College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/