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Overview |
CSE | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Academics |
CSE | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
CSE | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
CSE | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Willamette University than College of Saint Elizabeth ($45,000.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Willamette University ($21,689 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 12.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,744 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 8% larger than aid received Willamette University ($29,905 vs. $27,700)
CSE vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 422 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $8,800 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CSE 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 CSE students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/