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Overview |
EOU | UO | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
EOU | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
EOU | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $218 |
Diversity |
EOU | UO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
EOU | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 56% | ||
Campus |
EOU | UO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or UO?
- University of Oregon is 53.6% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at UO than Eastern Oregon University ($39,158.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than UO ($15,234 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 35.9% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($10,770 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than University of Oregon (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 26.5% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($9,767 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or EOU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 168 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming UO students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EOU (21)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at EOU (3.54)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than UO (86.3%)
EOU vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU or UO? 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 UO and EOU.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than Eastern Oregon University (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $6,800 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,200)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $1,738 lower median federal student loan debt than EOU graduates. ($21,101 vs. $22,839)
- UO graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than EOU graduates. ($218 vs. $236)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/