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EWU UO OSU Portland State University Southern Oregon University George Fox University Western Washington University Sacramento State Sonoma State University Lewis-Clark State College Willamette University| Eastern Oregon University | Western Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EOU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
EOU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 985/1220 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
EOU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $253 |
Diversity |
EOU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
EOU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 23% | ||
Campus |
EOU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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
- Western Oregon University is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Western Oregon State College than Eastern Oregon University ($28,710.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than Western Oregon State College ($15,234 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 1.4% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,770 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Western Oregon University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Oregon University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($7,718 vs. $6,907)
EOU vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or EOU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Oregon University (951) is 5 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming EOU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
EOU vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and EOU.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than Eastern Oregon University (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $800 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,400)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($22,839 vs. $24,502)
- EOU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($236 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/