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NSU Morgan State EWU Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Hampton University UO ECSU EOU| Western Oregon University | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | VSU | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,249 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,319 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,898 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,860 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1108 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Western Oregon State College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $305 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 3,857 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or VSU?
- Western Oregon University is 62.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Western Oregon State College than Virginia State University ($28,710.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than VSU ($15,249 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 11.7% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,610 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Western Oregon University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 47.9% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($12,300 vs. $8,319)
Western Oregon State College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Western Oregon State College .
- The average SAT score at Western Oregon University (946) is 89 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Western Oregon State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than VSU (89.1%)
Western Oregon State College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or VSU? 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 VSU and Western Oregon State College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Western Oregon University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $4,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $36,700)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $4,998 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,502 vs. $29,500)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($253 vs. $305)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/