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Overview |
Willamette University | F&M | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Willamette University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,107 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Willamette University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | F&M | ||
| 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
- Willamette University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,911 students)
Willamette University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 42% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at F&M than Willamette University ($68,180.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than F&M ($27,716 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 0.5% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($15,490 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 33.1% larger than aid received Willamette University ($45,764 vs. $34,396)
Willamette University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Willamette University .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than F&M (31.8%)
Willamette University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or F&M? 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 F&M and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Willamette University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,300)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/