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Overview |
NCU | UO | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
NCU | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NCU | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $218 |
Diversity |
NCU | UO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCU | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 56% | ||
Campus |
NCU | UO | ||
| 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
- University of Oregon is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or UO?
- Northwest Christian University is 163.7% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $12,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at UO than Northwest Christian University ($39,158.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than NCU ($22,077 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 39.7% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($10,480 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than University of Oregon (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 111.3% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($20,642 vs. $9,767)
NCU vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or NCU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 127 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming UO students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at NCU (3.45)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than NCU (66.8%)
NCU vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU 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 NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than University of Oregon (100% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $3,100 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,900)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $2,630 lower median federal student loan debt than NCU graduates. ($21,101 vs. $23,731)
- UO graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than NCU graduates. ($218 vs. $245)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/