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Overview |
Willamette University | TC | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Willamette University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| 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 | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $320 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Willamette University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 642 students)
Willamette University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or TC?
- Willamette University is 448.2% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 448.2% higher at Willamette University than Texas College ($45,000.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Willamette University ($11,174 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 70.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,400 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 169.9% larger than aid received Texas College ($27,700 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at TC (2.9)
Willamette University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or TC? 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 TC and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Texas College (77% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $26,500 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $27,800)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/