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Overview |
Willamette University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $443 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,840 students)
Willamette University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Benedict College?
- Willamette University is 208.2% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.2% higher at Willamette University than Benedict College ($45,000.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Willamette University ($17,845 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 117.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($6,600 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 129.1% larger than aid received Benedict College ($27,700 vs. $12,093)
Willamette University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Willamette University .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Willamette University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Benedict College (77% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $29,300 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $25,000)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $16,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $42,898)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($268 vs. $443)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/