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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 | Oregon State University Cascades Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Bend, OR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | osucascades.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $10,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,249 | $18,949 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,319 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 90% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,898 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 2,860 | 1,223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $242 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus based on total student enrollment (3,857 students vs. 1,313 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
- Oregon State University Cascades Campus is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($10,965.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus than Western Oregon University ($33,315.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus ($15,249 vs. $18,949)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 29.8% lower than costs at Oregon State University Cascades Campus ($11,610 vs. $15,075)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University as Oregon State University Cascades Campus (90% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University Cascades Campus students is 11.7% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($9,294 vs. $8,319)
Western Oregon State College vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oregon State University-Cascades Campus or Western Oregon State College .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University Cascades Campus (1062) is 116 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Oregon State University-Cascades Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Oregon State University-Cascades Campus (68.4%)
Western Oregon State College vs. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or Oregon State University-Cascades Campus? 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 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus and Western Oregon State College.
- Graduates from Oregon State University Cascades Campus earn on average $12,500 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $41,400)
- Oregon State University Cascades Campus students graduate with a $1,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,502)
- Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/