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Overview |
CCA | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
CCA | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCA | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCA | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CCA | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 73% | ||
Campus |
CCA | 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 353.6% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.6% higher at Willamette University than Concordia College Selma ($45,000.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College Selma than Willamette University ($22,313 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 151.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($5,700 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Concordia College Selma (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 422% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($27,700 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or CCA .
CCA vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Concordia College Selma (77% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $29,200 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $25,100)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $10,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $36,870)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($268 vs. $381)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/