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Lewis and Clark Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College University of Puget Sound Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate| Wesleyan University | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,909 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Willamette University?
- Wesleyan University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Willamette University ($63,722.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Willamette University ($21,270 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 26.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,340 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 116% larger than aid received Willamette University ($59,825 vs. $27,700)
Wesleyan University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Wesleyan University .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Willamette University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/