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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech OSU UO LSUS Portland State University CSU EOU Humboldt State University ULM UL Lafayette Boise State Rutgers University-Newark| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 77% |
Admission |
NSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
NSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
NSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 5,204 students)
NSU vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 81.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Southern Oregon University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($27,765.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Southern Oregon University ($14,238 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 54% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,269 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Southern Oregon University (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 35.5% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,499 vs. $7,011)
NSU vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU 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 NSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 21 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
NSU vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU 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 NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Southern Oregon University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $3,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,960 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $23,491)
- NSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Southern Oregon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/