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USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSUMB California State University-Northridge| San Francisco State University | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Francisco State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,282 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,955 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,267 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,830 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 77% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,932 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 28,195 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
San Francisco State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $242 |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
San Francisco State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 35% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 5,204 students)
San Francisco State vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Southern Oregon University than San Francisco State University ($27,765.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than Southern Oregon University ($13,267 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Oregon University are 13.5% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($15,819 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than San Francisco State University (77% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco State University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,830 vs. $7,011)
San Francisco State vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco State 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 San Francisco State .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 50 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at San Francisco State (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
San Francisco State vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco State 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 San Francisco State.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco State is higher than Southern Oregon University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $41,200)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $6,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,491)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($178 vs. $242)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/