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Overview |
Willamette University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $293 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 35 students)
Willamette University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Willamette University is 380.8% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.8% higher at Willamette University than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($45,000.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Willamette University ($19,526 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 65.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,655 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 442.2% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($27,700 vs. $5,109)
Willamette University vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Willamette University .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Willamette University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (77% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Shorter-CAPP graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,418)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($268 vs. $293)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/