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Overview |
Willamette University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 10,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | bellevuecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $3,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $9,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $17,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $11,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $6,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 23% |
Admission |
Willamette University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Willamette University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,333 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $117 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Willamette University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (10,617 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. BC- Bellevue College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or BC- Bellevue College?
- Willamette University is 1,045.6% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $3,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 368.4% higher at Willamette University than Bellevue College ($45,000.00 vs. $9,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than Willamette University ($11,404 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 25.2% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($14,340 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Bellevue College (100% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 306% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($27,700 vs. $6,823)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or BC- Bellevue College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC- Bellevue College or Willamette University .
Willamette University vs. BC- Bellevue College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or BC- Bellevue 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 BC- Bellevue College and Willamette University.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $5,800 more per year than BC- Bellevue College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,500)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $14,667 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($11,333 vs. $26,000)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($117 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC- Bellevue College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/