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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | CBC | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | 6,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $5,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $7,559 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,249 | $10,348 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,319 | $6,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 60% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,898 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,860 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1108 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $108 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Basin College is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (6,729 students vs. 3,857 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or CBC?
- Western Oregon University is 63.2% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $5,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.8% higher at Western Oregon State College than Columbia Basin College ($28,710.00 vs. $7,559.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than Western Oregon State College ($10,348 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 11.1% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,450 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Columbia Basin College (90% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($8,319 vs. $6,754)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or Western Oregon State College .
Western Oregon State College vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or CBC? 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 CBC and Western Oregon State College.
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $3,200 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $38,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $14,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($10,500 vs. $24,502)
- CBC graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($108 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/