College comparison

California College of Music 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 College of Music Pasadena, CA	Willamette University Salem, OR
Acceptance rateWillamette University is more selective	100%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1240–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	60	1,592
Avg net price	$25,065	$25,121
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (for-profit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Pasadena, CA	Salem, OR

Quick answers

Is California College of Music or Willamette University harder to get into?

Willamette University is more selective: California College of Music's acceptance rate is approximately 100% and Willamette University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California College of Music vs Willamette University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California College of Music 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.