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OSU UO PLU Portland State University CSU EOU Humboldt State University Boise State Evergreen Western Oregon State College University of Portland San Francisco State| Southern Oregon University | Saint Martin's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 925/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Oregon University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 1,609 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 343% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Saint Martin's University than Southern Oregon University ($41,660.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than Saint Martin's University ($17,976 vs. $21,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Martin's University are 14.3% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($13,840 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Martin's University than Southern Oregon University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 366.4% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($32,697 vs. $7,011)
Southern Oregon University vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 18 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Southern Oregon University vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Martin's University is higher than Southern Oregon University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($23,491 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Saint Martin's University 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/