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Overview |
Pacific | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Pacific | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $242 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Pacific | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Southern Oregon University?
- Pacific University is 441% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at Pacific than Southern Oregon University ($50,884.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than Pacific ($17,976 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 9.8% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,408 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Southern Oregon University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 375.5% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($33,340 vs. $7,011)
Pacific vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific 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 .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 61 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Pacific vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Southern Oregon University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $2,665 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,491 vs. $26,156)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($242 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/