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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | NSU | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Southern Oregon University | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $252 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 3,344 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or NSU?
- Southern Oregon University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.1% higher at Southern Oregon University than Northern State University ($27,765.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than Southern Oregon University ($17,264 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 72.9% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($9,150 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than Southern Oregon University (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Oregon University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Northern State University ($7,011 vs. $5,715)
Southern Oregon University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 5 points higher than at NSU (1024)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than NSU (78.1%)
Southern Oregon University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or NSU? 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 NSU and Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Southern Oregon University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $3,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,400)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $908 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,491 vs. $24,399)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($242 vs. $252)
- More NSU 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/