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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $259 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 5,204 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or South Dakota State University?
- Southern Oregon University is 21% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.1% higher at Southern Oregon University than South Dakota State University ($27,765.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than South Dakota State University ($17,976 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 95.6% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($8,087 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Oregon University students is 54.1% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($7,011 vs. $4,551)
Southern Oregon University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 39 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
Southern Oregon University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University and Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Southern Oregon University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($23,491 vs. $25,116)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($242 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/