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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 985/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western State Colorado University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $253 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Western State Colorado University based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 3,548 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 25.9% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Western Oregon State College than Western State Colorado University ($28,710.00 vs. $18,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western State Colorado University than Western Oregon State College ($16,672 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western State Colorado University are 6.2% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,286 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western State Colorado University than Western Oregon University (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western State Colorado University students is 33% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($9,189 vs. $6,907)
Western State Colorado University vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at Western State Colorado University (964) is 18 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Western State Colorado University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western State Colorado University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Western State Colorado University vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University or Western Oregon State 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 Western Oregon State College and Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at Western State Colorado University is the same as at Western Oregon University (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $600 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $40,800)
- Western State Colorado University students graduate with a $3,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,502)
- Western State Colorado University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Western State Colorado University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/