by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Western Oregon State College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Western Oregon State College measures up.
Western Oregon State College is ranked #1,639 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within Oregon, it ranks #22 of 37 for value.
These Western Oregon State College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Corrections Administration | #5 of 11 |
| Sign Language Interpretation & Translation | #6 of 13 |
| American Sign Language | #10 of 15 |
| Foreign Language | #10 of 15 |
| Other Music | #26 of 78 |
| General Education | #48 of 114 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #48 of 114 |
| General Social Sciences | #53 of 79 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #53 of 81 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | #66 of 92 |
Below is the detailed Western Oregon State College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Western Oregon University is ranked #13 out of #42 in Oregon for quality and #22 out of #37 for Oregon value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Western Oregon State College financial aid page to be sure.
Western Oregon University is ranked #1,639 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Western Oregon University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Western Oregon State College costs about $18,016. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $72,063 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $25,024 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $17,237 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $18,016 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $72,063 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Western Oregon State College net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Western Oregon State College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $100,096 | — | — |
| All Students | $72,063 | #1,639 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $68,948 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $100,096 | — | — |
| All Students | $72,063 | #22 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $68,948 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Western Oregon State College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16,131 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,040 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,265 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,989 |
| Over $110K | $20,906 |
About 90% of Western Oregon State College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,727 per year. Get more details on the Western Oregon State College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Western Oregon State College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.