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Overview |
MCNY | Willamette University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCNY | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | 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 |
MCNY | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCNY | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
MCNY | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 73% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 132.7% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.7% higher at Willamette University than Metropolitan College of New York ($45,000.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan College of New York than Willamette University ($22,183 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 28% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,200 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 115.2% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($27,700 vs. $12,873)
MCNY vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MCNY (65.5%)
MCNY vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (77% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $13,800 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,500)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($26,000 vs. $34,500)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($268 vs. $356)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/