College comparison

University of Puget Sound 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	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA	Willamette University Salem, OR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Puget Sound is more selective	72%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1380	1240–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,594	1,592
Avg net price	$38,394	$25,121
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Puget Sound reports higher median earnings	$69,594	$56,911
Graduation rate	68%	71%
Median debt	$25,000	$21,500
Economic mobility	0.7%	1.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of Puget Sound or Willamette University harder to get into?

University of Puget Sound is more selective: University of Puget Sound's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and Willamette University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Puget Sound vs Willamette University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1380 at University of Puget Sound 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.