- Both Western Oregon University and Oregon State University (Oregon State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oregon.
- Oregon State has more expensive tuition of $35,664 than Western Oregon University ($30,735).
- Oregon State has tighter acceptance rate of 78.84% than Western Oregon University (80.59%).
- Oregon State is larger with 34,292 students than Western Oregon University (3,751 students).
| Western Oregon University View More Rivals | Oregon State University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Oregon | Rankings | #195 in National Universities #8 in Oregon |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Monmouth, OR | Location | Corvallis, OR |
Western Oregon State College| Known as | Oregon State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,025 Oregon residents $30,735 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,494 Oregon residents $35,664 out-of-state |
| $18,432 Oregon residents $18,585 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,795 Oregon residents $31,698 out-of-state |
| $7,927 | Financial Aid | $8,117 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 80.59% | Acceptance Rate | 78.84% |
| 30.66% | Yield | 32.54% |
| 1,050 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,751 | Total Students | 34,292 |
| 3,320 | Undergraduate | 28,905 |
| 431 | Graduate | 5,387 |
| 706 | Online Enrollment | 11,727 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,300) $9,122 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,250) $10,944 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 288 Full-time 41 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,351 Full-time 373 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,152 Full-time 1,087 Part-time |
| $62,852 for Faculties $60,524 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,469 for Faculties $72,039 Part-time |