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Overview |
Willamette University | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $214 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Willamette University | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Goddard College | ||
| 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 320 students)
Willamette University vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Goddard College?
- Willamette University is 147.1% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at Willamette University than Goddard College ($45,000.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Willamette University ($17,931 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 582.9% lower than costs at Willamette University ($2,100 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Goddard College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 176.9% larger than aid received Goddard College ($27,700 vs. $10,002)
Willamette University vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Willamette University .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Willamette University vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Willamette University.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $26,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/