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Overview |
Willamette University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Willamette University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,107 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | 1200/1453 | ||
| 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 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Willamette University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Willamette University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 2,112 students)
Willamette University vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or UW-Seattle?
- Willamette University is 316.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Willamette University than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($48,000.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Willamette University ($11,023 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($15,490 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 139% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($34,396 vs. $14,390)
Willamette University vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 30 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
Willamette University vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Willamette University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $11,500 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $54,300)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/