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Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound Whitman College Western Oregon State College Southern Oregon University Reed UO University of Portland Seattle U OSU Park University Clark University| Eastern Oregon University | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EOU | Willamette University | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
EOU | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 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 | Sep 10, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
EOU | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $268 |
Diversity |
EOU | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
EOU | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 73% | ||
Campus |
EOU | 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
- Eastern Oregon University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 1,909 students)
EOU vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 452.5% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at Willamette University than Eastern Oregon University ($45,000.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than Willamette University ($15,234 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 33.1% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,770 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Eastern Oregon University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 258.9% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($27,700 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or EOU .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 277 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at EOU (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at EOU (3.54)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
EOU vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU 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 EOU.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Eastern Oregon University (77% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $12,100 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,200)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $3,161 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($22,839 vs. $26,000)
- EOU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/