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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 77% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $242 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 5,204 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 869.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.8% higher at Southern Oregon University than Fitchburg State University ($27,765.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Southern Oregon University ($15,535 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 17% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($13,516 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than Fitchburg State University (77% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($7,093 vs. $7,011)
Fitchburg State vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 36 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Southern Oregon University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,200)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $23,491)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($234 vs. $242)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/