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OSU SPU Portland State University UW-Seattle Seattle U Whitworth University San Jose State UO Gonzaga Saint Martin's University University of Puget Sound Pacific| Oregon Institute of Technology | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OIT | PLU | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,911 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,002 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,836 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,921 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,283 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,302 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OIT | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,570 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 4,231 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1255 | 1253/1423 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 4, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OIT | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $266 |
Diversity |
OIT | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
OIT | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 22% | ||
Campus |
OIT | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon Institute of Technology is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (4,911 students vs. 2,633 students)
OIT vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 394.6% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $10,002.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at PLU than Oregon Institute of Technology ($49,472.00 vs. $31,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than PLU ($17,283 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 8.3% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($10,921 vs. $11,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 338.9% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($36,435 vs. $8,302)
OIT vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or OIT .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 70 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming PLU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than PLU (88.9%)
OIT vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT or PLU? 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 PLU and OIT.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $3,000 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,300)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,925 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($22,875 vs. $25,800)
- OIT graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($236 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/