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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 |
Columbia College Hollywood | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Willamette University than Columbia College Hollywood ($45,000.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Hollywood than Willamette University ($32,432 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 15.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($14,340 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Columbia College Hollywood (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 278.5% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($27,700 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,100)
- Columbia College Hollywood students graduate with a $977 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,023 vs. $26,000)
- Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/