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Overview |
Bushnell | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bushnell | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bushnell | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bushnell | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Willamette University than Bushnell University ($48,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Willamette University ($22,534 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 41.1% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,980 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 50% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($34,396 vs. $22,933)
Bushnell vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 236 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Bushnell vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Willamette University (100% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $2,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/