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Overview |
Rochester College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Rochester College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Rochester College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 68.3% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Willamette University than Rochester College ($45,000.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Willamette University ($18,665 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 51.9% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,440 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 74.2% larger than aid received Rochester College ($27,700 vs. $15,899)
Rochester College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 279 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Rochester College (71.4%)
Rochester College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Rochester College (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $1,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($24,403 vs. $26,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/