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Shippensburg U vs Western Oregon University

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and Western Oregon University, both public universities with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Shippensburg, located in the heart of Pennsylvania, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, while Western Oregon, nestled in the Willamette Valley, offers a more intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes. Both universities excel in different areas of study, with Shippensburg known for its strong programs in business, education, and social sciences, and Western Oregon renowned for its expertise in the arts, humanities, and natural sciences. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' unique offerings, including their graduation rates, student demographics, and popular majors, and make an informed decision about which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania logo

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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Western Oregon University

Overview

Location Shippensburg, Pennsylvania Monmouth, Oregon
Campus setting Town: Fringe Town: Fringe
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Quarter
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 68.0% 65.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 93.1% 91.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $45
Graduate: $45
$60
SAT range 970 - 1180 N/A
ACT range N/A N/A
Students submitting SAT score 40.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants 6,000 2,798
Total number of admissions given out 5,587 2,562
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,024 544
Yield rate 18.3% 21.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $28,426
Out of state: $29,154
In state: $24,075
Out of state: $43,515
Average net price $21,077 $15,181
Tuition
In state: $9,570
Out of state: $10,048
In state: $8,460
Out of state: $27,900
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,670
Meal plan: $4,924
Room/dormitory: $9,002
Meal plan: $2,250
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 82.0%
Average amount $7,330 		98.0%
Average amount $7,891
Students receiving federal student loan 71.0%
Average amount $5,439 		93.0%
Average amount $4,049
Students taking out private loans 19.0%
Average amount $14,569 		6.0%
Average amount $13,398

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 4,900
Men 47.2% Women 52.8% 		3,615
Men 32.6% Women 67.4%
Graduate students 767
Men 37.5% Women 62.5% 		414
Men 30.2% Women 69.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 10.2% 17.9%
International students 1.4% 3.0%
Campus local/setting Town: Fringe Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity 2,209 1,333
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey Delaware Virginia Oregon California Washington Hawaii Alaska

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Business
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Psychology
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Education
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Law Enforcement and Firefighting
  • Health Professions
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio 18:1 12:1
Institutional accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome

Graduation rate 58.0% 48.3%
Dropout rate 12.3% 49.1%
Transferred out 28.5% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,112
  • Year 2: $65,066
  • Year 3: $69,428
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $43,885
  • Year 2: $49,270
  • Year 3: $63,277
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,760
  • Year 2: $63,005
  • Year 3: $62,929
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,738
  • Year 2: $50,543
  • Year 3: $57,946
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,590
  • Year 2: $51,169
  • Year 3: $57,662
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $52,107
  • Year 3: $57,603
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $46,062
  • Year 2: $46,407
  • Year 3: $53,381
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,401
  • Year 2: $48,589
  • Year 3: $52,244
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $47,650
  • Year 3: $51,160
Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,711
  • Year 2: $45,408
  • Year 3: $48,779
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,160
  • Year 2: $52,607
  • Year 3: $59,453
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,118
  • Year 2: $48,667
  • Year 3: $49,493
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $46,328
  • Year 2: $44,021
  • Year 3: $47,168
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $32,952
  • Year 2: $32,467
  • Year 3: $45,939
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,943
  • Year 2: $38,529
  • Year 3: $45,374
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,778
  • Year 2: $47,327
  • Year 3: $42,815
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $37,362
  • Year 2: $38,505
  • Year 3: $42,630
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $38,319
  • Year 2: $36,382
  • Year 3: $40,832
Gerontology (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $33,454
  • Year 2: $36,848
  • Year 3: $39,879
Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $26,493
  • Year 2: $31,314
  • Year 3: $38,433

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