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Overview |
Willamette University | NCA | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Poulsbo, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 119 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | nca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | NCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $18,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $14,677 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $16,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $11,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Willamette University | NCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 131 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 89 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 51.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | NCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | NCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $320 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | NCA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | NCA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | NCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 NCA based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 119 students)
Willamette University vs. NCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or NCA?
- Willamette University is 150% more expensive to attend than NCA for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at Willamette University than Northwest College of Art ($45,000.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest College of Art than Willamette University ($16,870 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 2.4% lower than costs at Northwest College of Art ($14,340 vs. $14,677)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Northwest College of Art (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 147.8% larger than aid received Northwest College of Art ($27,700 vs. $11,178)
Willamette University vs. NCA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or NCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCA or Willamette University .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than NCA (67.9%)
Willamette University vs. NCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or NCA? 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 NCA and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Northwest College of Art (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $24,700 more per year than NCA graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $29,600)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than NCA graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/