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Overview |
Willamette University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $332 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,830 students)
Willamette University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Claflin University?
- Willamette University is 173.1% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.1% higher at Willamette University than Claflin University ($45,000.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Willamette University ($19,951 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 51.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,480 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 102.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($27,700 vs. $13,707)
Willamette University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 413 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Claflin University (78%)
Willamette University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Claflin University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $23,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $30,700)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,184)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/