Head to head · Oregon
Oregon State University costs less than University of Oregon at every income band federal data covers — between $2,635 and $4,442 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Oregon State University | University of Oregon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,107 | $15,909 | $3,802 |
| $30–48k | $13,036 | $15,760 | $2,724 |
| $48–75k | $15,729 | $18,364 | $2,635 |
| $75–110k | $20,262 | $24,704 | $4,442 |
| Over $110k | $27,459 | $31,021 | $3,562 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
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