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Overview |
Miami | UO | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
Miami | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1140/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $218 |
Diversity |
Miami | UO | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Miami | UO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 19,107 students)
Miami vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or UO?
- Miami University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $12,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at UO than Miami University ($39,158.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than Miami ($22,077 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oregon are 8.1% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,640 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of Oregon (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 51% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($14,752 vs. $9,767)
Miami vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 140 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UO (3.73)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than UO (86.3%)
Miami vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or UO? 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 UO and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of Oregon (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $5,300 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $3,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($21,101 vs. $24,750)
- UO graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($218 vs. $255)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/