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Overview |
Wooster | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,876 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,050 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,050 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,529 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,534 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wooster | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,031 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 3,819 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Wooster | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,876 students)
Wooster vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Willamette University?
- The College of Wooster is 23% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($59,050.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Wooster than Willamette University ($59,050.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Wooster ($27,716 vs. $29,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 10.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($14,000 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 26.6% larger than aid received Willamette University ($43,534 vs. $34,396)
Wooster vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 9 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Wooster students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Wooster (54.3%)
Wooster vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than The College of Wooster (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,200)
- Willamette University and Wooster graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Willamette University and Wooster graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/