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Overview |
Willamette University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.34 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 394 students)
Willamette University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or FWBBC?
- Willamette University is 123.1% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.1% higher at Willamette University than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($45,000.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Willamette University ($18,966 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 75.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,170 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Free Will Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 101.7% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($27,700 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
Willamette University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $22,800 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $3,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $26,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/