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OSU UO Western Oregon State College Portland State University CSU Humboldt State University Boise State University of Portland San Francisco State CSUMB Western Washington University Lewis-Clark State College| Eastern Oregon University | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EOU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
EOU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
EOU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $242 |
Diversity |
EOU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
EOU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 35% | ||
Campus |
EOU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Southern Oregon University than Eastern Oregon University ($27,765.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than Southern Oregon University ($15,234 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 46.9% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,770 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Southern Oregon University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Oregon University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($7,718 vs. $7,011)
EOU vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or EOU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 78 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EOU (21)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
EOU vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and EOU.
- The graduation rate at Southern Oregon University is higher than Eastern Oregon University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,200)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $652 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($22,839 vs. $23,491)
- EOU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($236 vs. $242)
- More Southern Oregon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/