Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound Whitman College Reed UO University of Portland Seattle U OSU Park University Clark University Pacific Linfield| Willamette University | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Willamette University | St John's College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | 447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Willamette University | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | $37,842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $15,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | $24,726 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Willamette University | St John's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,107 | 463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 229 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Willamette University | St John's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Willamette University | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | St John's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Willamette University | St John's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | St John's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than St John's College based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 447 students)
Willamette University vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or St John's College?
- Willamette University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Willamette University than St John's College ($48,000.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than St John's College ($27,716 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 0.1% lower than costs at Willamette University ($15,468 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than St John's College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 39.1% larger than aid received St John's College ($34,396 vs. $24,726)
Willamette University vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at St John's College (3.74)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than St John's College (49.5%)
Willamette University vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or St John's College? 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 St John's College and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than St John's College (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $18,700 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $35,600)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/