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Overview |
Wheelock College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheelock College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Willamette University than Wheelock College ($45,000.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than Willamette University ($28,829 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 4.4% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($14,340 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 27.1% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($27,700 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Wheelock College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 284 points higher than at Wheelock College (944)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wheelock College (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Wheelock College (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/