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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Pacific Oaks College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 291.9% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.9% higher at Willamette University than Pacific Oaks College ($45,000.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 29.3% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($14,340 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Pacific Oaks College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($27,700 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Pacific Oaks College .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,100)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $5,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($20,967 vs. $26,000)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/