Washington State University vs Oregon State University

The Pullman campus of Washington State University is 620 acres (2.5 km2) and is in the Palouse region. 

The 420-acre  main campus is the centerpiece of Corvallis, Oregon. It is 83 miles south of Portland, near the middle of the state's Willamette Valley. The second campus is located at bend. 

WSU is a residential campus. Many freshmen live in residence halls, while some live in fraternity and sorority houses or in off-campus housing. A number of the residence halls are co-ed, but there are single-gender living environments as well as a variety of other living options that include age-restricted housing, a mix of domestic and international students, and a global learning community. The university has the 160,000-square-foot (15,000 m2) Student Recreation Center (SRC), which was the largest student recreation center in the United States when it was opened in 2001.[50] The SRC contains a 1?8-mile (0.2 km) elevated indoor track, four basketball courts, two volleyball courts, roller hockey rink, four racquetball courts, swimming pool, 50-person jacuzzi, free weights, weight machines, cardio equipment, exercise instruction rooms, outdoor sand volleyball courts, and a low to high ropes course. The campus also has several other basketball courts, dance rooms, a climbing wall, and the Outdoor Recreation Center where students can check out equipment or register for various events and trips. There are also more than 300 registered student organisations (RSOs) that cover many interests. Washington State University is a member of the Pac-12 Conference. The school's mascot is "Butch T. Cougar" and the school's colors are crimson and gray. Varsity athletics include men's baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, and track and field, as well as women's basketball, cross country, golf, rowing, soccer, swimming, volleyball, tennis, and track and field. 
 

• OSU has over 400 active student organizations and groups.
• The campus is only a few hours' driving distance from any number of outdoor recreation opportunities.
• Several federal and state natural forests and parks are popular student destinations.
• These include the Cascade Range, a rugged coastline, several large forests, the high desert and numerous rivers and lakes.
• Portland, Oregon's largest city, is 85 mi (137 km) north of campus. Body, mind or spirit, you’ll find resources throughout campus to support health and well-being.
• Seek guidance or just find someone to talk to. Counselors, nutritionists, wellness coaches, medical staff and others are ready to help. 
• The Academic Success Center provides services including tutoring, study centers, the writing center and academic coaching. Academic coaching is designed to enhance student well-being, improve academic performance, and improve study strategies. 
• The Career Development Center is expanding its Beyond OSU program, the university-wide approach to ensure that all Oregon State students graduate equipped for the future.

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