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Overview |
Willamette University | BBC | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $182 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Willamette University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 552 students)
Willamette University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or BBC?
- Willamette University is 51.5% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Willamette University than Clarks Summit University ($45,000.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Willamette University ($16,176 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 96.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,300 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 40% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($27,700 vs. $19,782)
Willamette University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than BBC (65.2%)
Willamette University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or BBC? 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 BBC and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Clarks Summit University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $20,500 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $8,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $26,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($182 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/