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EWU UO EOU OSU Portland State University Western Washington University George Fox University Sacramento State Southern Oregon University Sonoma State University Willamette University| Western Oregon University | Oregon State University Cascades Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Bend, OR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,751 | 1,273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | osucascades.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,730 | $10,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,923 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,754 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,907 | $9,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | 2,097 | ||
| Admitted | 2,719 | 1,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 985/1220 | |||
| 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 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $242 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 1,273 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
- Oregon State University Cascades Campus is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($10,065.00 vs. $8,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus than Western Oregon University ($31,200.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus ($16,754 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 30.3% lower than costs at Oregon State University Cascades Campus ($10,923 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University Cascades Campus than Western Oregon University (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University Cascades Campus students is 33.7% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($9,232 vs. $6,907)
Western Oregon State College vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oregon State University-Cascades Campus or Western Oregon State College .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University Cascades Campus (1062) is 116 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Oregon State University-Cascades Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus (79%)
Western Oregon State College vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus? 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 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus and Western Oregon State College.
- Graduates from Oregon State University Cascades Campus earn on average $12,500 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $41,400)
- Oregon State University Cascades Campus students graduate with a $1,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,502)
- Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/