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Overview |
Willamette University | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,107 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $282 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Willamette University | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,410 students)
Willamette University vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Lawrence than Willamette University ($55,149.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Willamette University ($27,393 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 30.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,838 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Willamette University ($40,431 vs. $34,396)
Willamette University vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Lawrence (63%)
Willamette University vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is the same as at Lawrence University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,600)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,350)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($268 vs. $282)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/