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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,751 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,730 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,923 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,754 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,907 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 2,719 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 985/1220 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Western Oregon State College | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $203 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Kingsville is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,751 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or TAMUK?
- Western Oregon University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Western Oregon State College than Texas A & M University Kingsville ($28,710.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Kingsville than Western Oregon State College ($11,347 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Kingsville are 15.9% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($9,425 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Kingsville than Western Oregon University (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Kingsville students is 55.2% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($10,723 vs. $6,907)
Western Oregon State College vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Western Oregon State College .
- The average SAT score at Western Oregon University (946) is 9 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Western Oregon State College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Western Oregon State College vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Western Oregon State College.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than Texas A & M University Kingsville (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Kingsville earn on average $4,900 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,400)
- Texas A & M University Kingsville students graduate with a $4,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($19,636 vs. $24,502)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($203 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK 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/