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Overview |
OIT | CofC | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,103 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,492 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,397 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,604 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,274 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,018 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
OIT | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,006 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 4,589 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
OIT | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $222 |
Diversity |
OIT | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
OIT | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 61% | ||
Campus |
OIT | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than OIT based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 5,103 students)
OIT vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 19.3% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $10,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at CofC than Oregon Institute of Technology ($36,398.00 vs. $33,397.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than CofC ($17,274 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 20.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,604 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than College of Charleston (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 8.8% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($9,811 vs. $9,018)
OIT vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or OIT .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 94 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than CofC (72%)
OIT vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT or CofC? 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 CofC and OIT.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $9,100 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,875)
- CofC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($222 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/