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Overview |
University of Great Falls | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Great Falls, MT | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ugf.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Great Falls | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,256 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,256 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,233 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,318 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,815 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Great Falls | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 199 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 190 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5%Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.1%Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 720/740 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Great Falls | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Great Falls | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Great Falls | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
University of Great Falls | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 73% | ||
Campus |
University of Great Falls | 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 University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 955 students)
University of Great Falls vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Great Falls or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 65.1% more expensive to attend than University of Great Falls for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Willamette University than University of Great Falls ($45,000.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Great Falls than Willamette University ($22,318 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Great Falls are 40.1% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,233 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than University of Great Falls (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 47.2% larger than aid received University of Great Falls ($27,700 vs. $18,815)
University of Great Falls vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Great Falls or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or University of Great Falls .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Great Falls (3.3)
- University of Great Falls has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
University of Great Falls vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Great Falls 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 University of Great Falls.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than University of Great Falls (77% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $17,800 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,500)
- University of Great Falls students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Great Falls graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Great Falls students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/