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Overview |
UO | OSU | Willamette University | |
| Location | Eugene, OR | Corvallis, OR | Salem, OR | |
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | Midsize City | |
| Enrollment | 23,786 | 35,622 | 2,112 | |
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | |
| National Ranking | #340 | #379 | #253 | |
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit | |
| Website | uoregon.edu | oregonstate.edu | willamette.edu | |
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Costs |
UO | OSU | Willamette University | |
| Tuition (In State) | $13,014 | $11,145 | $48,000 | |
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,647 | $33,315 | $48,000 | |
| Room & Board | $15,840 | $15,075 | $15,490 | |
| Avg Net Price | $23,917 | $21,868 | $27,716 | |
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,547 | $9,922 | $34,396 | |
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
UO | OSU | Willamette University | |
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| Applied | 39,400 | 29,025 | 4,107 | |
| Admitted | 33,532 | 22,886 | 3,249 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 78.8% | 79.1% | |
| Enrolled % | 15% | 20.5% | 15.5% | |
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | 3.97 | |
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | A- | |
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | Very High | |
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/28 | 27/32 | |
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1120/1370 | 1220/1430 | |
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UO | OSU | Willamette University | |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | 12:1 | |
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Outcomes |
UO | OSU | Willamette University | |
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | 77% | |
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $53,900 | $54,300 | |
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | 80% | |
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $23,500 | $26,000 | |
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
UO | OSU | Willamette University | |
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | 12% | |
| % Women | 9% | 8% | 14% | |
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | Medium | |
| HBCU | No | No | No | |
| % White | 60% | 67% | 62% | |
| % Black | 2% | 1% | 2% | |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | 12% | |
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | 1% | |
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | 10% | |
| % International | 14% | 6% | 1% | |
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UO | OSU | Willamette University | |
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| % In-State | 47% | 57% | 25% | |
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 40% | 73% | |
Campus |
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| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | Yes | |
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | No | |
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | No | |
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Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than UO based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 23,786 students)
UO vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or OSU?
- University of Oregon is 16.8% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($13,014.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at UO than Oregon State University ($40,647.00 vs. $33,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than UO ($21,868 vs. $23,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($15,075 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of Oregon (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 16.1% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($9,922 vs. $8,547)
UO vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or UO .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 6 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming UO students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at OSU (3.61)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than OSU (78.8%)
UO vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO or OSU? 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 OSU and UO.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than Oregon State University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $2,399 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($21,101 vs. $23,500)
- UO graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($218 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/