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Overview |
Worcester State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 5,204 students)
Worcester State University vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 869.6% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.8% higher at Southern Oregon University than Worcester State University ($27,765.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Southern Oregon University ($14,435 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 19.4% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($13,245 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Oregon University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($7,011 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 9 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Southern Oregon University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $3,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,491)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/