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Overview |
JCSU | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 73% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 157.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at Willamette University than Johnson C Smith University ($45,000.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Willamette University ($20,045 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 102% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,100 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 114.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($27,700 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 432 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (77% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $24,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $30,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/