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EWU UO EOU OSU Portland State University George Fox University Western Washington University Sacramento State Southern Oregon University Sonoma State University Willamette University| Oregon College of Art and Craft | Western Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OCAC | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 137 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ocac.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
OCAC | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 87% |
Admission |
OCAC | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 985/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
OCAC | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OCAC | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $253 |
Diversity |
OCAC | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
OCAC | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 23% | ||
Campus |
OCAC | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 137 students)
OCAC vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OCAC or Western Oregon State College?
- Oregon College of Art and Craft is 279.7% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $8,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at OCAC than Western Oregon University ($33,150.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 9.2% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,000 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Oregon College of Art and Craft (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($6,907 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OCAC or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or OCAC .
OCAC vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OCAC or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and OCAC.
- The graduation rate at OCAC is higher than Western Oregon University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $9,400 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $32,000)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $2,748 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($24,502 vs. $27,250)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($253 vs. $281)
- More OCAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/