UO vs. NSA

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Oregon in Eugene, OR with New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Oregon is larger than NSA based on total student enrollment (24,404 students vs. 413 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Oregon is located in Eugene, OR (Midsize City setting); New Saint Andrews College is in Moscow, Idaho (Distant Town setting).
• University of Oregon is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. New Saint Andrews College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Oregon 19:1; New Saint Andrews College 19:1.

UO vs. NSA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UO or NSA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than UO ($16,692 vs. $24,605).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 75.9% lower than at University of Oregon ($4,000 vs. $16,611).
• New Saint Andrews College is 4.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than UO (about $663 more per year; $16,800.00 vs. $16,137.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 165.5% higher at UO than at New Saint Andrews College (about $27,798 more per year; $44,598.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at New Saint Andrews College than at University of Oregon (85% vs. 84%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 135.6% larger than aid received by New Saint Andrews College students ($9,560 vs. $4,058).

UO vs. NSA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UO or NSA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NSA and UO.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at New Saint Andrews College (1260) is 10 points higher than at UO (1250).
• Incoming UO students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 26) as students at NSA (26).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Oregon 1130/1360; New Saint Andrews College 1155/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Oregon 23/30; New Saint Andrews College 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UO - Test optional; NSA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: UO Jan 15, 2027; NSA Feb 15, 2027.
• UO has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than NSA (83.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.4% at UO vs. 65.6% at NSA.

UO vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UO and NSA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Oregon's six-year graduation rate is 66%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for NSA.
• Graduates from University of Oregon have median earnings of about $49,000 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NSA.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.