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Overview |
Willamette University | CityU | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Willamette University | CityU | ||
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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 |
Academics |
Willamette University | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $255 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Willamette University | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- City University of Seattle is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,095 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or CityU?
- Willamette University is 165.1% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.1% higher at Willamette University than City University of Seattle ($45,000.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 41.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,125 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than City University of Seattle (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($27,700 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or Willamette University .
Willamette University vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or CityU? 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 CityU and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than City University of Seattle (77% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $1,800 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,500)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $1,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($24,666 vs. $26,000)
- CityU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU 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/