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Western Oregon State College Southern Oregon University OSU Lewis-Clark State College Sacramento State UO| Eastern Oregon University | Columbia Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EOU | CBC | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
EOU | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
EOU | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $108 |
Diversity |
EOU | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
EOU | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 5% | ||
Campus |
EOU | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Basin College is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (6,192 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or CBC?
- Eastern Oregon University is 53.1% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($8,145.00 vs. $5,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.5% higher at EOU than Columbia Basin College ($21,330.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than EOU ($11,421 vs. $15,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 7.9% lower than costs at Eastern Oregon University ($9,980 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Columbia Basin College (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Oregon University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($7,718 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or EOU .
EOU vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU or CBC? 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 CBC and EOU.
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $4,000 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $12,339 lower median federal student loan debt than EOU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $22,839)
- CBC graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than EOU graduates. ($108 vs. $236)
- More EOU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/