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Overview |
NDSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 77% |
Admission |
NDSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
NDSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 5,204 students)
NDSU vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 1% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.8% higher at Southern Oregon University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($27,765.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Southern Oregon University ($15,962 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 70.1% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($9,300 vs. $15,819)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Dakota State University Main Campus as Southern Oregon University (77% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Oregon University students is 22.3% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($7,011 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU 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 NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 62 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
NDSU vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU 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 NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Southern Oregon University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $12,400 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $41,200)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $191 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($23,300 vs. $23,491)
- NDSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/