Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lewis and Clark Augsburg College University of Puget Sound University of St Thomas Minnesota Whitman College Reed UO University of Portland Seattle U OSU University of Minnesota-Duluth| Hamline University | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Hamline University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | willamette.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Hamline University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $48,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamline University | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Hamline University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Hamline University | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 82% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Hamline 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,432 students vs. 2,112 students)
Hamline University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Willamette University than Hamline University ($48,000.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Willamette University ($22,759 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 28.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,030 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Hamline University ($34,396 vs. $33,981)
Hamline University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 101 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Willamette University (79.1%)
Hamline University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Hamline University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $800 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,300)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/