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Overview |
DUofC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,026 | 5,371 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,821 | $9,675 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,821 | $28,305 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $16,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,292 | $17,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,287 | $7,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
DUofC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 3,564 | ||
| Admitted | 1,923 | 2,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1291 | 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 |
DUofC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
DUofC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 35% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (5,371 students vs. 2,026 students)
DUofC vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Southern Oregon University?
- Dominican University of California is 414.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($49,821.00 vs. $9,675.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at DUofC than Southern Oregon University ($49,821.00 vs. $28,305.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than DUofC ($17,433 vs. $51,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 1.6% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($15,986 vs. $16,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than Southern Oregon University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University of California students is 143.2% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($17,287 vs. $7,108)
DUofC vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 25 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming DUofC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Southern Oregon University (82.7%)
DUofC vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than Southern Oregon University (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $17,200 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $3,509 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($23,491 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/