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OSU UO Portland State University CSU EOU Humboldt State University Boise State Western Oregon State College University of Portland San Francisco State CSUMB Western Washington University| Oregon College of Art and Craft | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OCAC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 137 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ocac.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
OCAC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 77% |
Admission |
OCAC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
OCAC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OCAC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $242 |
Diversity |
OCAC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
OCAC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
OCAC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 137 students)
OCAC vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OCAC or Southern Oregon University?
- Oregon College of Art and Craft is 252.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at OCAC than Southern Oregon University ($33,150.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 58.2% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,000 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than Oregon College of Art and Craft (77% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Oregon University students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($7,011 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OCAC 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 OCAC .
OCAC vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OCAC 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 OCAC.
- The graduation rate at OCAC is higher than Southern Oregon University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $9,200 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $32,000)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $3,759 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($23,491 vs. $27,250)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($242 vs. $281)
- More OCAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/