Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound Whitman College Reed UO University of Portland Seattle U OSU Park University Clark University Pacific Linfield| Willamette University | Beacon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Willamette University | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Willamette University | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $46,420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Beacon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| 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 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Beacon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Willamette University | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Beacon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | Beacon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Beacon College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 501 students)
Willamette University vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Beacon College than Willamette University ($46,420.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Beacon College ($32,957 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beacon College are 0.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($14,234 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Beacon College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Beacon College ($27,700 vs. $20,933)
Willamette University vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Willamette University vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Beacon College? 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 Beacon College and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Willamette University (82% vs. 77%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/