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Overview |
NCU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
NCU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 985/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NCU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $253 |
Diversity |
NCU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
NCU | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 23% | ||
Campus |
NCU | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or Western Oregon State College?
- Northwest Christian University is 278% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $8,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at NCU than Western Oregon University ($33,000.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than NCU ($16,754 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 4.2% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,480 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Western Oregon University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 198.9% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($20,642 vs. $6,907)
NCU vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or NCU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Christian University (992) is 46 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming NCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than NCU (66.8%)
NCU vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Western Oregon University (100% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $771 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $24,502)
- NCU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($245 vs. $253)
- More NCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/