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Overview |
Willamette University | UArts | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Willamette University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,313 students)
Willamette University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at UArts than Willamette University ($50,950.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than UArts ($32,957 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 25.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,340 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 8.8% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($27,700 vs. $25,460)
Willamette University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 183 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UArts (23)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than UArts (80%)
Willamette University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or UArts? 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 UArts and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than The University of the Arts (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $19,800 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $34,500)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/