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OSU LHU UO Portland State University CSU EOU Humboldt State University Boise State Western Oregon State College University of Portland San Francisco State CSUMB| Mississippi University for Women | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
MUW | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MUW | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $242 |
Diversity |
MUW | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
MUW | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MUW | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.5% higher at Southern Oregon University than Mississippi University for Women ($27,765.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Southern Oregon University ($12,691 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 92.6% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($8,212 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Southern Oregon University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 41% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,887 vs. $7,011)
MUW vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW 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 MUW .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 17 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
MUW vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW 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 MUW.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Southern Oregon University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $3,400 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $8,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,491)
- MUW graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/