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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,775 | 5,371 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,634 | $9,675 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,634 | $28,305 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,900 | $16,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,615 | $17,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,080 | $7,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,308 | 3,564 | ||
| Admitted | 3,816 | 2,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | 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 Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (5,371 students vs. 2,775 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Southern Oregon University?
- Saint Marys College of California is 475% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($55,634.00 vs. $9,675.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Southern Oregon University ($55,634.00 vs. $28,305.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than Saint Marys College of California ($17,433 vs. $31,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Oregon University are 4% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($16,248 vs. $16,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 492% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($42,080 vs. $7,108)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 95 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Southern Oregon University (82.7%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than Southern Oregon University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $25,600 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($23,491 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/