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Overview |
Central Christian College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 571 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralchristian.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Christian College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,000 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,732 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,158 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Central Christian College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Central Christian College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Christian College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Central Christian College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Central Christian College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Central Christian 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Central Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 571 students)
Central Christian College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Christian College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 126.1% more expensive to attend than Central Christian College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at Willamette University than Central Christian College of Kansas ($45,000.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Christian College of Kansas than Willamette University ($15,732 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Christian College of Kansas are 79.2% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,000 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Central Christian College of Kansas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 61.4% larger than aid received Central Christian College of Kansas ($27,700 vs. $17,158)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Christian College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Central Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Central Christian College (3.24)
Central Christian College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Christian 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 Central Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Central Christian College of Kansas (77% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $21,700 more per year than Central Christian College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,600)
- Central Christian College of Kansas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Central Christian College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Christian College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/