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Overview |
Willamette University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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 | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $235 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Willamette University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| 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 University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,594 students)
Willamette University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or University of Sioux Falls?
- Willamette University is 125.7% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at Willamette University than University of Sioux Falls ($45,000.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Willamette University ($20,957 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 77.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,090 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 128.6% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($27,700 vs. $12,117)
Willamette University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 182 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Sioux Falls (3.8)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
Willamette University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than University of Sioux Falls (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $10,900 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/