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Overview |
Louisville | UO | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Louisville | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1140/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $218 |
Diversity |
Louisville | UO | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | UO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or UO?
- University of Oregon is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at UO than University of Louisville ($39,158.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than UO ($19,327 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 37.2% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($10,668 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of Oregon (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($12,216 vs. $9,767)
Louisville vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 40 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or UO? 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 UO and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than University of Louisville (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $3,800 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $1,445 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($19,656 vs. $21,101)
- Louisville graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($203 vs. $218)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/