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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo vs University of Oregon

The numbers that actually decide it — net price after aid, how hard each is to get into, and how many students finish — compared straight across. Net price beats sticker price every time.

Same c setting in the West, but more selective (31% vs 88%) — a stretch target if University of Oregon is already on your list.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoUniversity of Oregon
Acceptance rate31%88%
Net price (in-state)

what the average family actually pays after aid

$13,596$16,137
Net price (out-of-state)$34,665$44,598
Sticker tuition (in-state)$13,596$16,137
Sticker tuition (out-of-state)$34,665$44,598
Graduation rate86%72%
Total enrollment21,99620,497

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