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Overview |
MCC | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 132 | 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 | mccks.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,014 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCC | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCC | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
MCC | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
MCC | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 73% | ||
Campus |
MCC | 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 164.5% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.5% higher at Willamette University than Manhattan Christian College ($45,000.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan Christian College than Willamette University ($22,675 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 59.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,976 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 187.9% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($27,700 vs. $9,622)
MCC vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or MCC .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 203 points higher than at MCC (1025)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MCC (22)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MCC (3.24)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MCC (48%)
MCC vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Manhattan Christian College (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $17,600 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,700)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/