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Overview |
Macon State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 90% |
Admission |
Macon State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 868/1108 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $253 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 4% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Macon State | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (3,857 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 295.3% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.3% higher at Western Oregon State College than Macon State College ($28,710.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 72% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($6,750 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Macon State College (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($8,319 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State 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 Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than Macon State College (39% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/