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Overview |
Willamette University | Heritage University | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Toppenish, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | heritage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Heritage University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $7,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $17,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Heritage University | ||
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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 | 3.02 | ||
| 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 | Heritage University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Heritage University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Heritage University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Willamette University | Heritage University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Heritage University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 853 students)
Willamette University vs. Heritage University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Heritage University?
- Willamette University is 130.8% more expensive to attend than Heritage University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.8% higher at Willamette University than Heritage University ($45,000.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than Willamette University ($7,841 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 15.1% lower than costs at Heritage University ($14,340 vs. $16,512)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Heritage University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 54.5% larger than aid received Heritage University ($27,700 vs. $17,929)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Heritage University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage University or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.95 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Heritage University (3.02)
Willamette University vs. Heritage University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Heritage University? 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 Heritage University and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Heritage University (77% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Heritage University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $34,000)
- Heritage University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Heritage University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heritage University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/