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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 State Colorado University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Western State Colorado University based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 3,548 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Southern Oregon University than Western State Colorado University ($27,765.00 vs. $18,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western State Colorado University than Southern Oregon University ($16,672 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western State Colorado University are 53.8% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,286 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western State Colorado University than Southern Oregon University (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western State Colorado University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,189 vs. $7,011)
Western State Colorado University vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 65 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western State Colorado University (20)
- Accepted freshman Western State Colorado University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Western State Colorado University vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University or Southern Oregon University? 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 Southern Oregon University and Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at Western State Colorado University is higher than Southern Oregon University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $400 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,800)
- Western State Colorado University students graduate with a $1,991 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,491)
- Western State Colorado University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Western State Colorado University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/