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Overview |
UM-Flint | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 5,204 students)
UM-Flint vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Southern Oregon University?
- University of Michigan Flint is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Southern Oregon University than University of Michigan Flint ($27,765.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Southern Oregon University ($10,840 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 48.8% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,628 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Southern Oregon University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 91% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($13,389 vs. $7,011)
UM-Flint vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 37 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at UM-Flint is higher than Southern Oregon University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $1,300 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $3,509 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($23,491 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Southern Oregon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/