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Overview |
OCAC | EWU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 137 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ocac.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OCAC | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
OCAC | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
OCAC | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OCAC | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $215 |
Diversity |
OCAC | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
OCAC | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OCAC | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 137 students)
OCAC vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OCAC or EWU?
- Oregon College of Art and Craft is 366.6% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $7,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at OCAC than Eastern Washington University ($33,150.00 vs. $25,494.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 37.4% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($10,000 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Oregon College of Art and Craft (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($9,200 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OCAC or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or OCAC .
OCAC vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OCAC or EWU? 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 EWU and OCAC.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Oregon College of Art and Craft (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $13,300 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $32,000)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $6,432 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($20,818 vs. $27,250)
- EWU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($215 vs. $281)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCAC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/