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ECSU SCSU OSU CCSU UO Portland State University CSU EOU Humboldt State University Buffalo State College Boise State UConn| Western Connecticut State University | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 77% |
Admission |
WestConn | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
WestConn | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Southern Oregon University than Western Connecticut State University ($27,765.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Southern Oregon University ($15,862 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 8.6% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,568 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than Western Connecticut State University (77% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 29.2% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,057 vs. $7,011)
WestConn vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Southern Oregon University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,509 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,491 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/