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EWU UO EOU OSU Portland State University George Fox University Western Washington University Sacramento State Southern Oregon University Sonoma State University Willamette University| Western Oregon University | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | OC | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | 5,413 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $3,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,249 | $11,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,319 | $4,333 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 56% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | OC | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $124 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | OC | ||
| 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
- Olympic College is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (5,413 students vs. 3,857 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or OC?
- Western Oregon University is 129.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $3,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.3% higher at Western Oregon State College than Olympic College ($28,710.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Western Oregon State College ($11,105 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 10.6% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,500 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Olympic College (90% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 92% larger than aid received Olympic College ($8,319 vs. $4,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Western Oregon State College .
Western Oregon State College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or OC? 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 OC and Western Oregon State College.
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $5,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $12,502 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,502)
- OC graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($124 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/