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Overview |
Morningside College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Morningside College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Morningside College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | 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
- Morningside College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,249 students vs. 1,909 students)
Morningside College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Morningside College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Willamette University than Morningside College ($45,000.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morningside College than Willamette University ($23,947 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morningside College are 33.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,720 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Morningside College ($27,700 vs. $25,011)
Morningside College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Morningside College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 158 points higher than at Morningside College (1070)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Morningside College (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Morningside College (3.42)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Morningside College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside College 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 Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Morningside College (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Morningside College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morningside College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/