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Overview |
Willamette University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Willamette University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Willamette University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | PAFA | ||
| 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 PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 172 students)
Willamette University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or PAFA?
- Willamette University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Willamette University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($45,000.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than PAFA ($32,957 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 22.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,340 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 72.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($27,700 vs. $16,087)
Willamette University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Willamette University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Willamette University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $32,300 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $22,000)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/