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Overview |
OIT | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,103 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,492 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,397 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,604 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,274 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,018 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
OIT | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,006 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 4,589 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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 | Sep 4, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
OIT | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $268 |
Diversity |
OIT | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OIT | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 73% | ||
Campus |
OIT | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon Institute of Technology is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (5,103 students vs. 2,112 students)
OIT vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 357.5% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $10,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Willamette University than Oregon Institute of Technology ($48,000.00 vs. $33,397.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than Willamette University ($17,274 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 33.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,604 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Oregon Institute of Technology (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 281.4% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($34,396 vs. $9,018)
OIT vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or OIT .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 181 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Willamette University (79.1%)
OIT vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT 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 OIT.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $1,000 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,300)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($22,875 vs. $26,000)
- OIT graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/