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Overview |
Bushnell | OSU | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Bushnell | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bushnell | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bushnell | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 699 students)
Bushnell vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or OSU?
- Bushnell University is 216.5% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Bushnell than Oregon State University ($33,000.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Bushnell ($21,163 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 35.9% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($10,480 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Oregon State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bushnell University students is 122.9% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($20,642 vs. $9,260)
Bushnell vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University (1113) is 121 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming OSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
Bushnell vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell or OSU? 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 OSU and Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Oregon State University (100% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $45,900)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $231 lower median federal student loan debt than Bushnell graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,731)
- OSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bushnell graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/