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Overview |
Clarkson College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,880 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,284 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,506 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 37 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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 |
Clarkson College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,133 students)
Clarkson College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 202.4% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.4% higher at Willamette University than Clarkson College ($45,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Willamette University ($14,506 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 96.9% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,284 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 189.9% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($27,700 vs. $9,554)
Clarkson College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Clarkson College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 178 points higher than at Clarkson College (1050)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson College (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Clarkson College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Clarkson College (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Clarkson College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,600)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Clarkson 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 Clarkson College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/