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OSU UO UW-Seattle Portland State University CSU EOU Humboldt State University Boise State Western Washington University Saint Martin's University Western Oregon State College UWT| Southern Oregon University | The Evergreen State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,371 | 2,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | #686 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,675 | $7,845 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,305 | $29,826 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,248 | $16,451 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,433 | $18,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,108 | $10,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,564 | 1,443 | ||
| Admitted | 2,946 | 1,403 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 890/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Oregon University | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $181 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (5,371 students vs. 2,320 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or Evergreen?
- Southern Oregon University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($9,675.00 vs. $7,845.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Evergreen than Southern Oregon University ($29,826.00 vs. $28,305.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than Evergreen ($17,433 vs. $18,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Oregon University are 1.2% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($16,248 vs. $16,451)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than The Evergreen State College (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 44.6% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($10,278 vs. $7,108)
Southern Oregon University vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 38 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Southern Oregon University (82.7%)
Southern Oregon University vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Southern Oregon University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $5,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $23,491)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($181 vs. $242)
- More Evergreen 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/