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Overview |
Wells | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wells | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wells | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wells | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Wells | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wells | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Willamette University than Wells College ($45,000.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Willamette University ($20,601 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 3.2% lower than costs at Wells College ($14,340 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wells College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 1.8% larger than aid received Willamette University ($28,212 vs. $27,700)
Wells vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Wells .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 217 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wells (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Wells vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells 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 Wells.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Wells College (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,500)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells 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/