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EWU UO EOU OSU Portland State University Western Washington University George Fox University Sacramento State Southern Oregon University Sonoma State University Willamette University| Western Oregon University | Great Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | 36 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $17,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $17,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,249 | $29,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,319 | $3,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 25% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,898 | 13 | ||
| Admitted | 2,860 | 13 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 69.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | N/A |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (3,857 students vs. 36 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University is 96.7% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($17,700.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Western Oregon State College than Great Northern University ($28,710.00 vs. $17,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than Great Northern University ($15,249 vs. $29,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Northern University are 0.6% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($11,538 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Great Northern University (90% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 173.2% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($8,319 vs. $3,045)
Western Oregon State College vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or Western Oregon State College .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Western Oregon State College (98.7%)
Western Oregon State College vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and Western Oregon State College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/