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Overview |
FLC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 5,371 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $9,675 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,688 | $28,305 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,390 | $16,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,074 | $17,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,989 | $7,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
FLC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,253 | 3,564 | ||
| Admitted | 3,964 | 2,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FLC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $242 |
Diversity |
FLC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
FLC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 35% | ||
Campus |
FLC | 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 FLC based on total student enrollment (5,371 students vs. 3,413 students)
FLC vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 28% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($9,675.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Southern Oregon University than Fort Lewis College ($28,305.00 vs. $18,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than Southern Oregon University ($16,074 vs. $17,433)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Lewis College are 21.3% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($13,390 vs. $16,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than Southern Oregon University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 96.8% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($13,989 vs. $7,108)
FLC vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC 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 FLC .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 17 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Southern Oregon University (82.7%)
FLC vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is higher than Southern Oregon University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $2,200 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $3,991 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,491)
- FLC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/