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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,751 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,730 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,923 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,754 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,907 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 76% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 2,719 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1220 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $246 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 3,721 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Western Oregon University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Western Oregon University ($30,857.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($16,754 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 28.8% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($8,480 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (87% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 65.5% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($11,428 vs. $6,907)
Western Oregon State College vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Western Oregon State College .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 127 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Western Oregon State College vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Western Oregon State College.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Western Oregon University (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $16,800 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $41,400)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $690 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($23,812 vs. $24,502)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($246 vs. $253)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/