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| Northwest Christian University | Oregon State University Cascades Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCU | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Bend, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 1,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | osucascades.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $10,065 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $9,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
NCU | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 2,097 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 1,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
NCU | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | - | ||
| 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 |
NCU | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NCU | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NCU | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University Cascades Campus is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,273 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
- Northwest Christian University is 227.9% more expensive to attend than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $10,065.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at NCU than Oregon State University Cascades Campus ($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 Cascades Campus than NCU ($18,129 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 35.9% lower than costs at Oregon State University Cascades Campus ($10,480 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Oregon State University Cascades Campus (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 123.6% larger than aid received Oregon State University Cascades Campus ($20,642 vs. $9,232)
NCU vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oregon State University-Cascades Campus or NCU .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University Cascades Campus (1062) is 70 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Oregon State University-Cascades Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than NCU (66.8%)
NCU vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus? 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 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus and NCU.
- Graduates from Oregon State University Cascades Campus earn on average $8,000 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $45,900)
- Oregon State University Cascades Campus students graduate with a $231 lower median federal student loan debt than NCU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,731)
- Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NCU graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU 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/