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OSU UO Boise State Portland State University Idaho EOU CSU Humboldt State University Western Oregon State College Carroll College University of Portland San Francisco State| The College of Idaho | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 5,371 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,180 | $9,675 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,180 | $28,305 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,935 | $16,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,602 | $17,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,927 | $7,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
C of I | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,553 | 3,564 | ||
| Admitted | 2,150 | 2,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
C of I | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
C of I | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
C of I | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (5,371 students vs. 1,076 students)
C of I vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Southern Oregon University?
- The College of Idaho is 263.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($35,180.00 vs. $9,675.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at C of I than Southern Oregon University ($35,180.00 vs. $28,305.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than C of I ($17,433 vs. $22,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 36.1% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($11,935 vs. $16,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 264.8% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($25,927 vs. $7,108)
C of I vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or C of I .
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than C of I (47.2%)
C of I vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Southern Oregon University (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $4,500 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $2,504 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($23,491 vs. $25,995)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/