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Overview |
Naropa University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Naropa University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Naropa University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Naropa University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,065 students)
Naropa University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Willamette University than Naropa University ($45,000.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Naropa University than Willamette University ($28,145 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 34.1% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,696 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Naropa University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 14.7% larger than aid received Naropa University ($27,700 vs. $24,146)
Naropa University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Naropa University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Naropa University (3.42)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Naropa University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa 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 Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Naropa University (77% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $28,500 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $25,800)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Naropa University 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/