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Overview |
Grace Christian University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Christian University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace Christian University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Christian University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Grace Christian University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grace Christian University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Grace Christian University | 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 Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Christian University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Christian University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 237.8% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.8% higher at Willamette University than Grace Christian University ($45,000.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Willamette University ($12,988 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 62.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,830 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Grace Christian University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 168.3% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($27,700 vs. $10,323)
Grace Christian University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Christian University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Grace Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Grace Christian University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Grace Christian University (77% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $26,000 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $2,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $26,000)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/