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Overview |
Oxy | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,284 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,113 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,523 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,573 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Oxy | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,854 students)
Oxy vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Willamette University?
- Occidental College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Oxy than Willamette University ($62,850.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Oxy ($27,716 vs. $47,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 18% lower than costs at Occidental College ($15,490 vs. $18,284)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Occidental College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Occidental College ($34,396 vs. $33,523)
Oxy vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 76 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Oxy (39.9%)
Oxy vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Willamette University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $54,300)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,000)
- Oxy graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/