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Overview |
Grace University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceuniversity.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,324 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,798 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,079 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 159 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
Grace University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Grace University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 73% | ||
Campus |
Grace 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 University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 298 students)
Grace University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 103.4% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Willamette University than Grace University ($45,000.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Willamette University ($19,798 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 95.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,324 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Grace University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 111.8% larger than aid received Grace University ($27,700 vs. $13,079)
Grace University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace 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 University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 225 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Grace University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Grace University (77% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $21,000 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- Grace University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/