College comparison

Institute of Culinary Education 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	Institute of Culinary Education Pasadena, CA	Willamette University Salem, OR
Acceptance rate	—	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1240–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	553	1,592
Avg net price	—	$25,121
Median earnings (10 yr)Willamette University reports higher median earnings	$47,865	$56,911
Graduation rate	—	71%
Median debt	$6,439	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	1.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (for-profit)	Private (nonprofit)
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Is Institute of Culinary Education or Willamette University harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

What SAT score do you need for Institute of Culinary Education vs Willamette University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Institute of Culinary Education 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.