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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 87% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 985/1220 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $253 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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 Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 3,751 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or Western Oregon State College?
- Southern Oregon University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $8,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Western Oregon State College than Southern Oregon University ($28,710.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than Southern Oregon University ($16,754 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 44.8% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,923 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Southern Oregon University (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Oregon University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($7,011 vs. $6,907)
Southern Oregon University vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University 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 Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 83 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Southern Oregon University vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University 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 Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than Southern Oregon University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $200 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($23,491 vs. $24,502)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/