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Overview |
Willamette University | Minerva | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | San Francisco, California | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | minerva.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Minerva | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $17,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $17,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $15,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $17,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Minerva | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 20,816 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 72.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Minerva | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Minerva | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Minerva | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | Minerva | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Minerva | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Minerva based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 660 students)
Willamette University vs. Minerva Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Minerva?
- Willamette University is 155% more expensive to attend than Minerva for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155% higher at Willamette University than Minerva University ($45,000.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minerva University than Willamette University ($15,215 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minerva University are 16.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,300 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Minerva University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 56.2% larger than aid received Minerva University ($27,700 vs. $17,735)
Willamette University vs. Minerva Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Minerva? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minerva or Willamette University .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Minerva (1%)
Willamette University vs. Minerva Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Minerva? 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 Minerva and Willamette University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/