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Overview |
Willamette University | OC | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Willamette University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $124 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Willamette University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olympic College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (4,905 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or OC?
- Willamette University is 1,045.9% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 375.4% higher at Willamette University than Olympic College ($45,000.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Willamette University ($11,629 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 36.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,500 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Olympic College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 431.1% larger than aid received Olympic College ($27,700 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Willamette University .
Willamette University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or OC? 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 OC and Willamette University.
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $18,500 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- OC graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/