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Overview |
UO | Washington State | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,786 | 26,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #385 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,014 | $10,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,647 | $27,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,840 | $13,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,917 | $18,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,547 | $10,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 87% |
Admission |
UO | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,400 | 26,166 | ||
| Admitted | 33,532 | 22,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UO | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $211 |
Diversity |
UO | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UO | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UO | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than UO based on total student enrollment (26,490 students vs. 23,786 students)
UO vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or Washington State?
- University of Oregon is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($13,014.00 vs. $10,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at UO than Washington State University ($40,647.00 vs. $27,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than UO ($18,155 vs. $23,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 20.6% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($13,131 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than University of Oregon (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 21.3% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($10,370 vs. $8,547)
UO vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or UO .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 80 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming UO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UO (85.1%)
UO vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO or Washington State? 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 Washington State and UO.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than University of Oregon (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $49,000)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $672 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($20,429 vs. $21,101)
- Washington State graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($211 vs. $218)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/