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Overview |
EOU | VSU | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
EOU | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
EOU | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $305 |
Diversity |
EOU | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
EOU | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 27% | ||
Campus |
EOU | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or VSU?
- Eastern Oregon University is 47% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,145.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at EOU than Virginia State University ($21,330.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than VSU ($15,234 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 7.2% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,770 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 49% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($11,498 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or EOU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Oregon University (951) is 94 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming EOU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at VSU (2.85)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than VSU (89.7%)
EOU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU or VSU? 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 VSU and EOU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Eastern Oregon University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $5,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,700)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $6,661 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,839 vs. $29,500)
- EOU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($236 vs. $305)
- More EOU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/