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Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound Whitman College UCO-Central Reed UO University of Portland MACU Seattle U OSU Park University Clark University| Southern Nazarene University | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SNU | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,098 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,948 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SNU | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SNU | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $268 |
Diversity |
SNU | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SNU | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 73% | ||
Campus |
SNU | 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,507 students)
SNU vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 66.7% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Willamette University than Southern Nazarene University ($45,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Willamette University ($22,098 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 81.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,900 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Southern Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($27,700 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or SNU .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SNU (3.3)
SNU vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU 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 SNU.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Southern Nazarene University (77% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $1,500 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/