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Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound Whitman College Reed UO University of Portland Seattle U OSU Park University Pacific Clark University Northern Michigan University| Finlandia University | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Finlandia University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Finlandia University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 77.5% more expensive to attend than Finlandia University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at Willamette University than Finlandia University ($45,000.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Finlandia University than Willamette University ($20,539 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 43.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,978 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 76.2% larger than aid received Finlandia University ($27,700 vs. $15,722)
Finlandia University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Finlandia University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 342 points higher than at Finlandia University (886)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Finlandia University (19)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Finlandia University (66.6%)
Finlandia University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University 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 Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Finlandia University (77% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,100)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Finlandia University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/