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Overview |
Willamette University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Willamette University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,876 students)
Willamette University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Edgewood College?
- Willamette University is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Willamette University than Edgewood College ($45,000.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Willamette University ($28,189 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 18.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,120 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 42.7% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($27,700 vs. $19,418)
Willamette University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 178 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Willamette University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Edgewood College (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/