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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 | Peninsula College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | Peninsula College | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Port Angeles, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,751 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | pencol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | Peninsula College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,730 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $4,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,923 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,754 | $7,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,907 | $7,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 72% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | Peninsula College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,719 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 985/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | Peninsula College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | Peninsula College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $15,306 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $158 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | Peninsula College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | Peninsula College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | Peninsula College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 1,583 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. Peninsula College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or Peninsula College?
- Western Oregon University is 122.3% more expensive to attend than Peninsula College for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 551.5% higher at Western Oregon State College than Peninsula College ($28,710.00 vs. $4,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peninsula College than Western Oregon State College ($7,491 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 51.2% lower than costs at Peninsula College ($10,923 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Peninsula College (87% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Peninsula College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($7,172 vs. $6,907)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or Peninsula College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peninsula College or Western Oregon State College .
Western Oregon State College vs. Peninsula College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or Peninsula College? 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 Peninsula College and Western Oregon State College.
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Peninsula College graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $30,400)
- Peninsula College students graduate with a $9,196 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($15,306 vs. $24,502)
- Peninsula College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($158 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peninsula College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/