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Overview |
Gordon | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,129 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,142 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,255 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,304 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
Gordon | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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 |
Gordon | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $253 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Gordon | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (3,857 students vs. 3,129 students)
Gordon vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 251.2% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.2% higher at Western Oregon State College than Gordon College ($28,710.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Western Oregon State College ($8,255 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 27% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($9,142 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Gordon College (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 32% larger than aid received Gordon College ($8,319 vs. $6,304)
Gordon vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon 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 Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Western Oregon University (946) is 95 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming Western Oregon State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Gordon (18)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Gordon (86.8%)
Gordon vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $7,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,502)
- Gordon graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($180 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/