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Overview |
NCU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
NCU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
NCU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
NCU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NCU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or Southern Oregon University?
- Northwest Christian University is 250.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at NCU than Southern Oregon University ($33,000.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than NCU ($17,976 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 50.9% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,480 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Southern Oregon University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 194.4% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($20,642 vs. $7,011)
NCU vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU 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 NCU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 37 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than NCU (66.8%)
NCU vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU 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 NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than NCU graduates. ($23,491 vs. $23,731)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NCU graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More NCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/