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Overview |
Willamette University | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $183 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Willamette University | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Hiwassee College | ||
| 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 253 students)
Willamette University vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Hiwassee College?
- Willamette University is 143.5% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at Willamette University than Hiwassee College ($45,000.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 79.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,987 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Hiwassee College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($27,700 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 281 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
Willamette University vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and Willamette University.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College 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/