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UWB Seattle U UW-Seattle Central Washington University Washington State University of Puget Sound Western Washington University Western Oregon State College Southern Oregon University DIT Evergreen UC Merced| Eastern Oregon University | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EOU | UWT | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
EOU | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
EOU | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $155 |
Diversity |
EOU | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
EOU | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 2% | ||
Campus |
EOU | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 37.4% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at UWT than Eastern Oregon University ($39,687.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than EOU ($10,680 vs. $15,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 32% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,770 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 67.9% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($12,961 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or EOU .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 15 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming EOU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UWT (3.41)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than UWT (88.3%)
EOU vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU or UWT? 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 UWT and EOU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $23,600 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $42,200)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $7,839 lower median federal student loan debt than EOU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,839)
- UWT graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than EOU graduates. ($155 vs. $236)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/