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Overview |
OSU | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,622 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,145 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,315 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,075 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,868 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,922 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
OSU | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 22,886 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
OSU | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
OSU | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
OSU | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
OSU | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 2,112 students)
OSU vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 330.7% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Willamette University than Oregon State University ($48,000.00 vs. $33,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Willamette University ($21,868 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($15,075 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Oregon State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 246.7% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($34,396 vs. $9,922)
OSU vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or OSU .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 115 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at OSU (3.61)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than OSU (78.8%)
OSU vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU 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 OSU.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Oregon State University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $400 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,900)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- OSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/