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Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound OSU UO Whitman College Portland State University CSU EOU Reed Humboldt State University Boise State University of Portland| Southern Oregon University | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Oregon University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 1,909 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 378.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Willamette University than Southern Oregon University ($45,000.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than Willamette University ($17,976 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 10.3% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,340 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 295.1% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($27,700 vs. $7,011)
Southern Oregon University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 199 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Southern Oregon University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Southern Oregon University (77% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $2,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($23,491 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/