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UO Portland State University Colorado State Western Washington University University of Portland OIT Washington State UW-Seattle U of A Auburn UC Riverside ASU| Oregon State University | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,292 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,425 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,238 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,163 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,260 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 77% |
Admission |
OSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,651 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 21,169 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $242 |
Diversity |
OSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
OSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 35% | ||
Campus |
OSU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 5,204 students)
OSU vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or Southern Oregon University?
- Oregon State University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at OSU than Southern Oregon University ($31,200.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than OSU ($17,976 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,238 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than Southern Oregon University (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,260 vs. $7,011)
OSU vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU 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 OSU .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University (1113) is 84 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming OSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than OSU (82.5%)
OSU vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU 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 OSU.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than Southern Oregon University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $9 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($23,491 vs. $23,500)
- Southern Oregon University and OSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($242 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/