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Overview |
Willamette University | Mount Marty College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Yankton, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 1,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | mtmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Mount Marty College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $21,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $23,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 949 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1050 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Mount Marty College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Willamette University | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Mount Marty College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Mount Marty College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,252 students)
Willamette University vs. Mount Marty College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Mount Marty College?
- Willamette University is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Mount Marty College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Willamette University than Mount Marty College ($45,000.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Marty College than Willamette University ($21,476 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Marty College are 62% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,850 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Mount Marty College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 16% larger than aid received Mount Marty College ($27,700 vs. $23,877)
Willamette University vs. Mount Marty College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Mount Marty College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Marty College or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 198 points higher than at Mount Marty College (1030)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mount Marty College (22)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Mount Marty College (3.35)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Mount Marty College (68.4%)
Willamette University vs. Mount Marty College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Mount Marty 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 Mount Marty College and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Mount Marty College (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Mount Marty College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,900)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Marty College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Marty College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Marty College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/