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EWU UO EOU OSU Portland State University George Fox University Western Washington University Sacramento State Southern Oregon University Sonoma State University Willamette University| Western Oregon University | Northwest College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | NCA | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Poulsbo, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | 150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | nca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | NCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $18,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $18,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $15,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,249 | $20,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,319 | $10,032 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 85% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | NCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,898 | 153 | ||
| Admitted | 2,860 | 117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 47% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | NCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | NCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $320 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | NCA | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | NCA | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | NCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than NCA based on total student enrollment (3,857 students vs. 150 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. NCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or NCA?
- Northwest College of Art is 100% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($18,000.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Western Oregon State College than Northwest College of Art ($28,710.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than NCA ($15,249 vs. $20,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 36.8% lower than costs at Northwest College of Art ($11,610 vs. $15,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Northwest College of Art (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest College of Art students is 20.6% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($10,032 vs. $8,319)
Western Oregon State College vs. NCA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or NCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCA or Western Oregon State College .
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than NCA (76.5%)
Western Oregon State College vs. NCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or NCA? 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 NCA and Western Oregon State College.
- The graduation rate at NCA is higher than Western Oregon University (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $11,800 more per year than NCA graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $29,600)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $6,498 lower median federal student loan debt than NCA graduates. ($24,502 vs. $31,000)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than NCA graduates. ($253 vs. $320)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCA students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/