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Overview |
Willamette University | CBC | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Willamette University | CBC | ||
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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 | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $108 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Willamette University | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Basin College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (6,192 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or CBC?
- Willamette University is 746% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $5,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 534% higher at Willamette University than Columbia Basin College ($45,000.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than Willamette University ($11,421 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 43.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,980 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Columbia Basin College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 293.5% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($27,700 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or Willamette University .
Willamette University vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or CBC? 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 CBC and Willamette University.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $16,100 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($10,500 vs. $26,000)
- CBC graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($108 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/