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Overview |
The Sage Colleges | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,159 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sage.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Sage Colleges | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,851 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,851 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,543 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,456 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,982 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
The Sage Colleges | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
The Sage Colleges | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Sage Colleges | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
The Sage Colleges | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
The Sage Colleges | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 73% | ||
Campus |
The Sage Colleges | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 1,909 students)
The Sage Colleges vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Sage Colleges or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than The Sage Colleges for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Willamette University than The Sage Colleges ($45,000.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Sage Colleges than Willamette University ($22,456 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Sage Colleges are 5.9% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,543 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Sage Colleges students is 1% larger than aid received Willamette University ($27,982 vs. $27,700)
The Sage Colleges vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Sage Colleges or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or The Sage Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at The Sage Colleges (3.3)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than The Sage Colleges (73.6%)
The Sage Colleges vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than The Sage Colleges (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $11,200 more per year than The Sage Colleges graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,100)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Sage Colleges students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/