Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound Whitman College Reed UO UWT University of Portland Seattle U OSU Park University Clark University Pacific| Willamette University | DigiPen Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Willamette University | DIT | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Redmond, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | digipen.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Willamette University | DIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $35,900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $35,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $15,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $38,319 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $10,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 49% |
Admission |
Willamette University | DIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 892 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1403 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Willamette University | DIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Willamette University | DIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $85,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $30,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $314 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | DIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 32% |
Students |
Willamette University | DIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | DIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than DIT based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,124 students)
Willamette University vs. DIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or DIT?
- Willamette University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than DIT for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $35,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Willamette University than DigiPen Institute of Technology ($45,000.00 vs. $35,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than DIT ($32,957 vs. $38,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 5.4% lower than costs at DigiPen Institute of Technology ($14,340 vs. $15,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than DigiPen Institute of Technology (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 172.8% larger than aid received DigiPen Institute of Technology ($27,700 vs. $10,153)
Willamette University vs. DIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or DIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DIT or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at DigiPen Institute of Technology (1231) is 3 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Willamette University students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at DIT (28)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than DIT (66.4%)
Willamette University vs. DIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or DIT? 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 DIT and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than DigiPen Institute of Technology (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from DigiPen Institute of Technology earn on average $31,400 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($85,700 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $4,382 lower median federal student loan debt than DIT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,382)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than DIT graduates. ($268 vs. $314)
- More DIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/