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Overview |
CDU | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
CDU | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Jul 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $268 |
Diversity |
CDU | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CDU | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 212% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212% higher at Willamette University than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($45,000.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Willamette University ($27,637 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 24% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($14,340 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 142.6% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($27,700 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or CDU .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at CDU (3.26)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CDU (80.5%)
CDU vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $16,600 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $54,300)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $4,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($21,319 vs. $26,000)
- CDU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($220 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/