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Overview |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 524 | 5,371 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnca.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,026 | $9,675 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,026 | $28,305 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,912 | $16,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,195 | $17,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,845 | $7,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 658 | 3,564 | ||
| Admitted | 451 | 2,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,981 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $242 |
Diversity |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (5,371 students vs. 524 students)
Pacific Northwest College of Art vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Northwest College of Art or Southern Oregon University?
- Pacific Northwest College of Art is 386.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($47,026.00 vs. $9,675.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Southern Oregon University ($47,026.00 vs. $28,305.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($17,433 vs. $42,195)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Oregon University are 16.4% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($16,248 vs. $18,912)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Northwest College of Art students is 249.5% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($24,845 vs. $7,108)
Pacific Northwest College of Art vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Northwest College of Art 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art .
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Pacific Northwest College of Art (68.5%)
Pacific Northwest College of Art vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Northwest College of Art 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art is higher than Southern Oregon University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $29,900)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $4,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($23,491 vs. $27,981)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($242 vs. $289)
- More Southern Oregon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/