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Overview |
Willamette University | SLC | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Willamette University | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| 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 | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $276 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Willamette University | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | SLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 444 students)
Willamette University vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or SLC?
- Willamette University is 55.7% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Willamette University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($45,000.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 24.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,510 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($27,700 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Willamette University .
Willamette University vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or SLC? 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 SLC and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $15,100 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,200)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $726 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,726)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/