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Overview |
Thomas College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Thomas 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Willamette University than Thomas College ($45,000.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Willamette University ($22,070 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 19.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,998 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 33.6% larger than aid received Thomas College ($27,700 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Thomas College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Thomas College (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,000)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/