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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,371 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,675 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,305 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,248 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,433 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,108 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,564 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 2,946 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (5,371 students vs. 4,694 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $9,675.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Winthrop University than Southern Oregon University ($29,636.00 vs. $28,305.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Southern Oregon University ($16,838 vs. $17,433)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 54.9% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,488 vs. $16,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 105.4% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($14,600 vs. $7,108)
Southern Oregon University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 15 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
Southern Oregon University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Southern Oregon University (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,500)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $3,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,491 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Southern Oregon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/