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Overview |
Willamette University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Misericordia University | ||
| 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Misericordia University?
- Willamette University is 32% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Willamette University than Misericordia University ($45,000.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Willamette University ($27,033 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 3% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($14,340 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($27,700 vs. $23,008)
Willamette University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 159 points higher than at Misericordia University (1069)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Misericordia University (25)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Willamette University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Misericordia University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,000)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/