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OSU UO Portland State University CSU EOU Humboldt State University Union College Boise State Western Oregon State College La Sierra University DUofC University of Portland| Pacific Union College | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
PUC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
PUC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $242 |
Diversity |
PUC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
PUC | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Southern Oregon University?
- Pacific Union College is 247.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at PUC than Southern Oregon University ($32,655.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than PUC ($17,976 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 70.6% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($9,273 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 233.5% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($23,383 vs. $7,011)
PUC vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC 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 PUC .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 45 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Southern Oregon University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $6,509 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($23,491 vs. $30,000)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($242 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/