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Overview |
OIT | UW | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,911 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,002 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,836 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,921 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,283 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,302 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
OIT | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,570 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 4,231 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1255 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
OIT | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $191 |
Diversity |
OIT | UW | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
OIT | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OIT | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wyoming is larger than than OIT based on total student enrollment (11,100 students vs. 4,911 students)
OIT vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or UW?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 108.4% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($10,002.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at OIT than University of Wyoming ($31,836.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than OIT ($12,819 vs. $17,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 6.3% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($10,921 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than University of Wyoming (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 7.7% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($8,942 vs. $8,302)
OIT vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or OIT .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 75 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming UW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at OIT (3.51)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than OIT (92.6%)
OIT vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT or UW? 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 UW and OIT.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $3,900 more per year than UW graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,400)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($18,500 vs. $22,875)
- UW graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($191 vs. $236)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/