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Overview |
Willamette University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #136 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1380 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Willamette University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Seattle U than Willamette University ($50,328.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Seattle U ($32,957 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,524 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Willamette University ($30,917 vs. $27,700)
Willamette University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 36 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Willamette University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Seattle University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $54,300)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/