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Overview |
Woodbury University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Willamette University than Woodbury University ($45,000.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Woodbury University than Willamette University ($32,182 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 1.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($14,138 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Woodbury University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($27,700 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Woodbury University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 284 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Woodbury University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Woodbury University (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,500)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/