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EWU UO PLU EOU OSU Portland State University George Fox University Western Washington University Sacramento State Evergreen Southern Oregon University UW-Seattle| Western Oregon University | Saint Martin's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,751 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,730 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,923 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,754 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,907 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 2,719 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1220 | 925/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Oregon State College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 1,609 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 377.2% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $8,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Saint Martin's University than Western Oregon University ($41,660.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than Saint Martin's University ($16,754 vs. $21,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 26.7% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($10,923 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Martin's University than Western Oregon University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 373.4% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($32,697 vs. $6,907)
Western Oregon State College vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or Western Oregon State College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 101 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Western Oregon State College vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and Western Oregon State College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Martin's University is higher than Western Oregon University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,400)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $498 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($24,502 vs. $25,000)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Saint Martin's University 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/