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Overview |
OIT | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,103 | 5,371 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,492 | $9,675 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,397 | $28,305 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,604 | $16,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,274 | $17,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,018 | $7,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
OIT | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,006 | 3,564 | ||
| Admitted | 4,589 | 2,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 4, 2025 |
Academics |
OIT | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $242 |
Diversity |
OIT | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
OIT | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
OIT | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than OIT based on total student enrollment (5,371 students vs. 5,103 students)
OIT vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or Southern Oregon University?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($10,492.00 vs. $9,675.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at OIT than Southern Oregon University ($33,397.00 vs. $28,305.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than Southern Oregon University ($17,274 vs. $17,433)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 40% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($11,604 vs. $16,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Southern Oregon University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon Institute of Technology students is 26.9% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,018 vs. $7,108)
OIT vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT 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 OIT .
- The average SAT score at Oregon Institute of Technology (1047) is 18 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming OIT students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Southern Oregon University (82.7%)
OIT vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT 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 OIT.
- The graduation rate at OIT is higher than Southern Oregon University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $14,100 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,200)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $616 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($22,875 vs. $23,491)
- OIT graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($236 vs. $242)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/