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Overview |
Villa | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 465 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villa.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villa | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,930 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,930 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,576 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,558 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Villa | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 500 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 391 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 |
Villa | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villa | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
Villa | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Villa | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Villa | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 465 students)
Villa vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villa or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 73.5% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Willamette University than Villa Maria College ($45,000.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Willamette University ($14,576 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 66.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,620 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Villa Maria College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 57.8% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($27,700 vs. $17,558)
Villa vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villa or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Villa .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Villa (78.2%)
Villa vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villa 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 Villa.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $26,400 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/