College comparison

California Baptist University vs Willamette University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	California Baptist University Riverside, CA	Willamette University Salem, OR
Acceptance rateWillamette University is more selective	85%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1240–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	8,179	1,592
Avg net price	$26,285	$25,121
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Riverside, CA	Salem, OR

Quick answers

Is California Baptist University or Willamette University harder to get into?

Willamette University is more selective: California Baptist University's acceptance rate is approximately 85% and Willamette University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Baptist University vs Willamette University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Baptist University and 1240–1440 at Willamette University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.