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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | UWT | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 68% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Oregon University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $155 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 4,794 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 19% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at UWT than Southern Oregon University ($39,687.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Southern Oregon University ($10,680 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 11.2% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,220 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (77% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 84.9% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($12,961 vs. $7,011)
Southern Oregon University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 63 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Southern Oregon University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or UWT? 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 UWT and Southern Oregon University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $24,600 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $41,200)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $8,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,491)
- UWT graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/