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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 77% |
Admission |
CSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $242 |
Diversity |
CSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
CSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 5,204 students)
CSU vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Southern Oregon University than California State University Chico ($27,765.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Southern Oregon University ($15,517 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 4% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($15,212 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than California State University Chico (77% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 30.7% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,162 vs. $7,011)
CSU vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 26 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
CSU vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Southern Oregon University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $11,200 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $41,200)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $6,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,491)
- CSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($175 vs. $242)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/