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Overview |
Willamette University | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,107 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Willamette University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 2,112 students)
Willamette University vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Gonzaga than Willamette University ($52,540.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Gonzaga ($27,716 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 2.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($15,080 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 18% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($34,396 vs. $29,150)
Willamette University vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 23 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Gonzaga (76%)
Willamette University vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Willamette University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $394 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,394)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/