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Overview |
UO | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,786 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,014 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,647 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,840 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,917 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,547 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UO | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,400 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 33,532 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UO | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $268 |
Diversity |
UO | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UO | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UO | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (23,786 students vs. 2,112 students)
UO vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 268.8% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $13,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Willamette University than University of Oregon ($48,000.00 vs. $40,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than Willamette University ($23,917 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($15,490 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than University of Oregon (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 302.4% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($34,396 vs. $8,547)
UO vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or UO .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 109 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UO (3.73)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Willamette University (79.1%)
UO vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO 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 UO.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than University of Oregon (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $5,300 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $4,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($21,101 vs. $26,000)
- UO graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($218 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO 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/