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