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Overview |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 487 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnca.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,844 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,616 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,309 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 471 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 445 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 985/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,981 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $253 |
Diversity |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 487 students)
Pacific Northwest College of Art vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Northwest College of Art or Western Oregon State College?
- Pacific Northwest College of Art is 415.5% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $8,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Western Oregon University ($45,000.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($16,754 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 63.4% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($10,923 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Western Oregon University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Northwest College of Art students is 194% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($20,309 vs. $6,907)
Pacific Northwest College of Art vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Northwest College of Art 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Pacific Northwest College of Art vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Northwest College of Art 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art is higher than Western Oregon University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $29,900)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $3,479 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($24,502 vs. $27,981)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($253 vs. $289)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/