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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 94.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at Willamette University than Kentucky Christian University ($45,000.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Willamette University ($22,682 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 59.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,980 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 92.4% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($27,700 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 251 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Kentucky Christian University (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian 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/