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Overview |
Wilberforce University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 656 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilberforce.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilberforce University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,020 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,020 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,070 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,380 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilberforce University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,100 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,850 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.82 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/940 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilberforce University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilberforce University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wilberforce University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Wilberforce University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wilberforce University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 656 students)
Wilberforce University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilberforce University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 274.4% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.4% higher at Willamette University than Wilberforce University ($45,000.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than Willamette University ($14,070 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 104.9% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,000 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 195.3% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($27,700 vs. $9,380)
Wilberforce University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilberforce University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Wilberforce University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 466 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
Wilberforce University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Wilberforce University (77% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $26,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce 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/