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Lewis and Clark Rhodes College Transylvania University University of Puget Sound Denison Furman Wooster Hendrix College Whitman College Kentucky DePauw Sewanee| Centre College | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Centre College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,250 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,250 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,770 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,780 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,597 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centre College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,226 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 1,753 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Centre College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Centre College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Centre 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 Centre College based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,356 students)
Centre College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Willamette University?
- Centre College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($50,250.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Centre College than Willamette University ($50,250.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Willamette University ($23,780 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 12.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,770 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centre College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 15.1% larger than aid received Willamette University ($39,597 vs. $34,396)
Centre College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 51 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Centre College (54.3%)
Centre College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Willamette University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,500)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College 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/