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Overview |
California State University-Fresno | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,999 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #891 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csufresno.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Fresno | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,080 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,507 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
California State University-Fresno | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,551 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 17,703 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 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 |
California State University-Fresno | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Fresno | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $242 |
Diversity |
California State University-Fresno | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
California State University-Fresno | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 35% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Fresno | 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 Fresno is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (23,999 students vs. 5,204 students)
California State University-Fresno vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Fresno or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than California State University-Fresno 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 Fresno ($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 Fresno than Southern Oregon University ($7,507 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fresno are 42.8% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($11,080 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fresno than Southern Oregon University (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fresno students is 42.2% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,968 vs. $7,011)
California State University-Fresno vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Fresno 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 California State University-Fresno .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 132 points higher than at California State University-Fresno (897)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at California State University-Fresno (19)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at California State University-Fresno (3.12)
- California State University-Fresno has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
California State University-Fresno vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Fresno 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 California State University-Fresno.
- The graduation rate at California State University-Fresno is higher than Southern Oregon University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Fresno earn on average $5,300 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $41,200)
- California State University Fresno students graduate with a $8,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,491)
- California State University-Fresno graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More California State University-Fresno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/