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Overview |
Willamette University | Centra College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $124 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 227 students)
Willamette University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Centra College?
- Willamette University is 387% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 387% higher at Willamette University than Centra College ($45,000.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centra College than Willamette University ($28,418 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 52.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,406 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 326.5% larger than aid received Centra College ($27,700 vs. $6,495)
Willamette University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Willamette University .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Centra College (40%)
Willamette University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Centra 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 Centra College and Willamette University.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $13,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $26,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/