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EWU UO EOU OSU Portland State University UWT George Fox University Western Washington University Sacramento State Southern Oregon University Sonoma State University Willamette University| Western Oregon University | DigiPen Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | DIT | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Redmond, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | 1,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | digipen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | DIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $37,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $37,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $16,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,249 | $40,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,319 | $11,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 58% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | DIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,898 | 838 | ||
| Admitted | 2,860 | 570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1108 | 1170/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | DIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | DIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $85,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $30,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $314 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | DIT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 32% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | DIT | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | DIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than DIT based on total student enrollment (3,857 students vs. 1,100 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. DIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or DIT?
- DigiPen Institute of Technology is 313.3% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($37,200.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at DIT than Western Oregon University ($37,200.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than DIT ($15,249 vs. $40,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 39.9% lower than costs at DigiPen Institute of Technology ($11,610 vs. $16,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than DigiPen Institute of Technology (90% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DigiPen Institute of Technology students is 40.9% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($11,720 vs. $8,319)
Western Oregon State College vs. DIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or DIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DIT or Western Oregon State College .
- The average SAT score at DigiPen Institute of Technology (1231) is 285 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming DIT students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than DIT (68%)
Western Oregon State College vs. DIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or DIT? 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 DIT and Western Oregon State College.
- The graduation rate at DIT is higher than Western Oregon University (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from DigiPen Institute of Technology earn on average $44,300 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($85,700 vs. $41,400)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $5,880 lower median federal student loan debt than DIT graduates. ($24,502 vs. $30,382)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than DIT graduates. ($253 vs. $314)
- More DIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/