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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $242 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 5,204 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Southern Oregon University?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Southern Oregon University ($30,317.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than UMass Dartmouth ($17,976 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Oregon University are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($15,819 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Southern Oregon University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 43.4% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($10,055 vs. $7,011)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 4 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Southern Oregon University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $7,800 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $2,269 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($23,491 vs. $25,760)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/