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OSU UO Portland State University CSU EOU Humboldt State University Boise State Western Oregon State College University of Portland San Francisco State CSUMB Western Washington University| Southern Oregon University | Oregon State University Cascades Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Bend, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 1,273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | osucascades.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $10,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $9,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 89% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 2,097 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 1,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Oregon University | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $242 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 1,273 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
- Oregon State University Cascades Campus is 7% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($10,065.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus than Southern Oregon University ($31,200.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus ($17,976 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University Cascades Campus are 11.1% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,238 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University Cascades Campus than Southern Oregon University (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University Cascades Campus students is 31.7% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,232 vs. $7,011)
Southern Oregon University vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oregon State University-Cascades Campus or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University Cascades Campus (1062) is 33 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus (23)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus (79%)
Southern Oregon University vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus? 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 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus and Southern Oregon University.
- Graduates from Oregon State University Cascades Campus earn on average $12,700 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $9 lower median federal student loan debt than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates. ($23,491 vs. $23,500)
- Oregon State University Cascades Campus and Southern Oregon University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($242 vs. $242)
- More Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/