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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | Heritage University | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Toppenish, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | 835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | heritage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | Heritage University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $19,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $19,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $17,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,249 | $11,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,319 | $17,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | Heritage University | ||
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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 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | Heritage University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | Heritage University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | Heritage University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | Heritage University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | Heritage University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (3,857 students vs. 835 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. Heritage University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or Heritage University?
- Heritage University is 121.3% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($19,920.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Western Oregon State College than Heritage University ($28,710.00 vs. $19,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than Western Oregon State College ($11,934 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 53.9% lower than costs at Heritage University ($11,610 vs. $17,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage University than Western Oregon University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage University students is 110.2% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($17,486 vs. $8,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or Heritage University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage University or Western Oregon State College .
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Heritage University (3.02)
Western Oregon State College vs. Heritage University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or Heritage 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 Heritage University and Western Oregon State College.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than Heritage University (39% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Heritage University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $34,000)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $498 lower median federal student loan debt than Heritage University graduates. ($24,502 vs. $25,000)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Heritage University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heritage University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/