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Overview |
Willamette University | SVC | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Willamette University | SVC | ||
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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 | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 26% |
Students |
Willamette University | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 351 students)
Willamette University vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or SVC?
- Willamette University is 78.3% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at Willamette University than Southern Vermont College ($45,000.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 30.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,000 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Southern Vermont College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($27,700 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 334 points higher than at SVC (894)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SVC (19)
Willamette University vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or SVC? 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 SVC and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Southern Vermont College (77% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $15,700 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,600)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/