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Overview |
Idaho | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Idaho | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Idaho | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $242 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Idaho | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 5,204 students)
Idaho vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Southern Oregon University than University of Idaho ($27,765.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Southern Oregon University ($14,954 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 59.8% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($9,898 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 58.4% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($11,105 vs. $7,011)
Idaho vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 32 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Idaho students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Southern Oregon University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $5,700 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $788 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($23,491 vs. $24,279)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($242 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/