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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther Rice University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 432.7% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 432.7% higher at Willamette University than Luther Rice University ($45,000.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 24.4% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($14,340 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Luther Rice University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($27,700 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Luther Rice University .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Luther Rice University (77% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,600)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/