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Overview |
UO | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,163 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,512 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,158 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,640 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,077 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 77% |
Admission |
UO | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,154 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 32,061 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UO | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $242 |
Diversity |
UO | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
UO | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UO | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 5,204 students)
UO vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or Southern Oregon University?
- University of Oregon is 33% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at UO than Southern Oregon University ($39,158.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than UO ($17,976 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oregon are 8.1% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,640 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than Southern Oregon University (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 39.3% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,767 vs. $7,011)
UO vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO 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 UO .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 90 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming UO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UO (86.3%)
UO vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO 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 UO.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than Southern Oregon University (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $7,800 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,200)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $2,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($21,101 vs. $23,491)
- UO graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($218 vs. $242)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/