- Southern Oregon University is a public school while Willamette University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Oregon.
- Willamette University has more expensive tuition of $48,268 than Southern Oregon University ($30,723).
- Southern Oregon University has tighter acceptance rate of 78.48% than Willamette University (89.09%).
- Southern Oregon University is larger with 5,204 students than Willamette University (1,909 students).
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| #14 in Oregon | Rankings | #124 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Oregon |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Ashland, OR | Location | Salem, OR |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,093 Oregon residents $30,723 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $48,268 |
| $16,971 Oregon residents $19,779 out-of-state | Graduate | $47,622 |
| $7,068 | Financial Aid | $28,076 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 78.48% | Acceptance Rate | 89.09% |
| 33.15% | Yield | 11.01% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 5,204 | Total Students | 1,909 |
| 4,285 | Undergraduate | 1,367 |
| 919 | Graduate | 542 |
| 792 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 71% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,000) $9,913 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,205) $7,440 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,150 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 23 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 151 Full-time 100 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 173 Full-time 85 Part-time |
| 490 Full-time 183 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 477 Full-time 168 Part-time |
| $81,954 for Faculties $62,245 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,720 for Faculties $65,672 Part-time |