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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach OSU CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay| Southern Oregon University | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 66% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Oregon University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $144 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 5,204 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or CSUMB?
- Southern Oregon University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Southern Oregon University than California State University Monterey Bay ($27,765.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Southern Oregon University ($11,435 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Oregon University are 2.8% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($15,819 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than California State University Monterey Bay (77% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 24.1% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($8,702 vs. $7,011)
Southern Oregon University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Southern Oregon University .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Southern Oregon University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than Southern Oregon University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $4,100 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,200)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $9,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $23,491)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($144 vs. $242)
- More CSUMB 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/