- Both Western Oregon University and Southern Oregon University are public.
- Both schools are located in Oregon.
- Western Oregon University has more expensive tuition of $30,735 than Southern Oregon University ($30,723).
- Southern Oregon University has tighter acceptance rate of 78.48% than Western Oregon University (80.59%).
- Southern Oregon University is larger with 5,204 students than Western Oregon University (3,751 students).
| Western Oregon University View More Rivals | Southern Oregon University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Oregon | Rankings | #14 in Oregon |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Monmouth, OR | Location | Ashland, OR |
Western Oregon State College| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,025 Oregon residents $30,735 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,093 Oregon residents $30,723 out-of-state |
| $18,432 Oregon residents $18,585 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,971 Oregon residents $19,779 out-of-state |
| $7,927 | Financial Aid | $7,068 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 80.59% | Acceptance Rate | 78.48% |
| 30.66% | Yield | 33.15% |
| 1,050 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,751 | Total Students | 5,204 |
| 3,320 | Undergraduate | 4,285 |
| 431 | Graduate | 919 |
| 706 | Online Enrollment | 792 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 70% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,300) $9,122 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,000) $9,913 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,150 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| 288 Full-time 41 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 151 Full-time 100 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 490 Full-time 183 Part-time |
| $62,852 for Faculties $60,524 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,954 for Faculties $62,245 Part-time |