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Overview |
Mount Ida College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,555 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountida.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Ida College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,200 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,200 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,680 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,631 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,083 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Ida College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,217 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,409 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Ida College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mount Ida College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mount Ida College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 73% | ||
Campus |
Mount Ida 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
- Willamette University is larger than than Mount Ida College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,555 students)
Mount Ida College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Ida College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Mount Ida College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $34,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Willamette University than Mount Ida College ($45,000.00 vs. $34,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Ida College than Willamette University ($27,631 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Ida College are 4.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,680 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Mount Ida College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 31.4% larger than aid received Mount Ida College ($27,700 vs. $21,083)
Mount Ida College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Ida College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Mount Ida College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 322 points higher than at Mount Ida College (906)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mount Ida College (19)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Mount Ida College (74.9%)
Mount Ida College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Mount Ida College (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Mount Ida College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,100)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Ida College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Ida College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Ida College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/