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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,857 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,249 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,319 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 83% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,898 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 2,860 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1108 | 830/1073 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $240 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (3,857 students vs. 3,458 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or WVSU?
- Western Oregon University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at Western Oregon State College than West Virginia State University ($28,710.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Western Oregon State College ($10,878 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 11.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,610 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than West Virginia State University (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($8,657 vs. $8,319)
Western Oregon State College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Western Oregon State College .
- The average SAT score at Western Oregon University (946) is 19 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Western Oregon State College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than WVSU (96.4%)
Western Oregon State College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Western Oregon State College.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than West Virginia State University (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $8,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,502)
- WVSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/