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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | 11,472 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | bellevuecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $9,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $19,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,249 | $11,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,319 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 28% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,898 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,860 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1108 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Oregon State College | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $11,333 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $117 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (11,472 students vs. 3,857 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. BC- Bellevue College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or BC- Bellevue College?
- Western Oregon University is 120.9% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.5% higher at Western Oregon State College than Bellevue College ($28,710.00 vs. $9,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than Western Oregon State College ($11,926 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 67.3% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($11,610 vs. $19,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Bellevue College (90% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($8,319 vs. $7,345)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or BC- Bellevue College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC- Bellevue College or Western Oregon State College .
Western Oregon State College vs. BC- Bellevue College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or BC- Bellevue College? 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 BC- Bellevue College and Western Oregon State College.
- Graduates from Bellevue College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,400)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $13,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($11,333 vs. $24,502)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($117 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC- Bellevue College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/