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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 92.3% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at Willamette University than Washington Adventist University ($45,000.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Willamette University ($17,088 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 37.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,440 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 78.3% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($27,700 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 407 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Washington Adventist University (77% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,900)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $39 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,039)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/