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Overview |
Willamette University | CU | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $224 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Willamette University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or CU?
- Willamette University is 78.6% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Willamette University than Cumberland University ($45,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Willamette University ($18,528 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 59.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,990 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($27,700 vs. $22,145)
Willamette University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 239 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at CU (3.3)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CU (66.2%)
Willamette University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or CU? 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 CU and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Cumberland University (77% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $14,400 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,000)
- CU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/