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Valencia College EWU MDC UO EOU OSU Portland State University BC George Fox University Western Washington University Sacramento State FSCJ| Santa Fe College | Western Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 87% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 985/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $253 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 3,751 students)
Santa Fe College vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 366.3% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287% higher at Western Oregon State College than Santa Fe College ($28,710.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than Western Oregon State College ($11,380 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 9.1% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,008 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Santa Fe College (87% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 184.7% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($6,907 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $13,477 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($11,025 vs. $24,502)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($113 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/