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Overview |
Paine College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $268 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Paine College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | 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
- Willamette University is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 254.2% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.2% higher at Willamette University than Paine College ($45,000.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Willamette University ($15,877 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 90.9% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,512 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 135.6% larger than aid received Paine College ($27,700 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Paine College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 479 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Paine College (77% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $25,900 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $28,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,750)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($268 vs. $369)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/