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Overview |
Willamette University | WCC | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 60 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $12,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $10,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $14,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | WCC | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Willamette University | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 60 students)
Willamette University vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or WCC?
- Willamette University is 247.2% more expensive to attend than WCC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.2% higher at Willamette University than Williamson Christian College ($45,000.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than Willamette University ($10,299 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williamson Christian College are 1.1% lower than costs at Willamette University ($14,180 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Williamson Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 97.8% larger than aid received Williamson Christian College ($27,700 vs. $14,001)
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at WCC (3.25)
Willamette University vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University or WCC? 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 WCC and Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Willamette University (100% vs. 77%)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/