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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | UW | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Oregon University | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $191 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | UW | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | UW | ||
| 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
- University of Wyoming is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (11,100 students vs. 5,204 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or UW?
- Southern Oregon University is 95.9% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Southern Oregon University than University of Wyoming ($27,765.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than Southern Oregon University ($12,819 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 36.3% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($11,610 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than Southern Oregon University (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 27.5% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($8,942 vs. $7,011)
Southern Oregon University vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 93 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming UW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Southern Oregon University vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or UW? 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 UW and Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Southern Oregon University (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $10,200 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $41,200)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $4,991 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $23,491)
- UW graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($191 vs. $242)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/