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Overview |
OIT | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,911 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,002 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,836 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,921 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,283 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,302 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OIT | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,570 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 4,231 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1255 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OIT | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
OIT | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OIT | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 76% | ||
Campus |
OIT | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oregon Institute of Technology is larger than than University of Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (4,911 students vs. 2,023 students)
OIT vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 473.2% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $10,002.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at University of Puget Sound than Oregon Institute of Technology ($57,330.00 vs. $31,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than University of Puget Sound ($17,283 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 32.1% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($10,921 vs. $14,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology as University of Puget Sound (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is 291.3% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($32,482 vs. $8,302)
OIT vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or OIT .
- Accepted freshman University of Puget Sound students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Puget Sound (82.7%)
OIT vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and OIT.
- The graduation rate at University of Puget Sound is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $2,300 more per year than OIT graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,300)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,125 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($22,875 vs. $27,000)
- OIT graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/