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Overview |
Willamette University | MCA | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Willamette University | MCA | ||
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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 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $341 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Willamette University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | - | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 116 students)
Willamette University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or MCA?
- Willamette University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than MCA for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Willamette University than Memphis College of Art ($45,000.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 61.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,890 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($27,700 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MCA (3.33)
Willamette University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or MCA? 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 MCA and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Memphis College of Art (77% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $24,400 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $29,900)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $33,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($268 vs. $341)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/