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Overview |
EOU | OCAC | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | ocac.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | OCAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
EOU | OCAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | |||
| 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 | OCAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | OCAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $281 |
Diversity |
EOU | OCAC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
EOU | OCAC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 44% | ||
Campus |
EOU | OCAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Oregon University is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 137 students)
EOU vs. OCAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or OCAC?
- Oregon College of Art and Craft is 307% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at OCAC than Eastern Oregon University ($33,150.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 7.7% lower than costs at Eastern Oregon University ($10,000 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Oregon College of Art and Craft (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Oregon University students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($7,718 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or OCAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCAC or EOU .
EOU vs. OCAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU or OCAC? 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 OCAC and EOU.
- The graduation rate at OCAC is higher than Eastern Oregon University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $10,200 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,000)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $4,411 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($22,839 vs. $27,250)
- EOU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($236 vs. $281)
- More OCAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/