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Overview |
Willamette University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Willamette University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Dickinson College than Willamette University ($60,776.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Dickinson College ($32,957 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 11.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,340 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Willamette University ($39,554 vs. $27,700)
Willamette University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Willamette University .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Willamette University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Willamette University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $54,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/