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EWU Washington State Western Washington University UW-Seattle OSU UWB UWT Portland State University UO SPU CSU EOU| Southern Oregon University | Central Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 73% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Oregon University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $214 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 5,204 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or Central Washington University?
- Southern Oregon University is 38% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Southern Oregon University than Central Washington University ($27,765.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Southern Oregon University ($15,864 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Washington University are 15.9% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($13,645 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than Central Washington University (77% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,294 vs. $7,011)
Southern Oregon University vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 51 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Southern Oregon University vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or Central Washington 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 Central Washington University and Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Southern Oregon University (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,200)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $2,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($20,737 vs. $23,491)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($214 vs. $242)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/