Oregon State University vs University of Oregon

• Oregon State Ecampus blends 21st century innovation with 150+ years of institutional excellence to give people everywhere access to a life-changing education online.The OSU Libraries catalog includes materials in the Valley Library in Corvallis, the Guin Library in Newport, the Cascades collection in Bend, as well as Central Oregon Community College's Library.
• One of three libraries for Oregon State, The Valley Library stores more than 1.4 million volumes, 14,000 serials, and more than 500,000 maps and government documents.

The multi-branch University of Oregon Libraries serves the campus with library collections, instruction and reference, and a wide variety of educational technology and media services. The UO is Oregon's only member of the Association of Research Libraries. The main branch, the Knight Library, houses humanities and social sciences, Learning Commons, Music Services, Government Publications, Maps and Aerial Photos, Special Collections & University Archives, Media Services, the Center for Educational Technologies, and a Cinema Studies lab to be available in Winter 2010.

• Corvallis is consistently ranked among the top 10 college towns in the nation and is known for innovation, education, entertainment, sustainability, and overall livability.
• Corvallis embodies the spirit of the Northwest, with beautiful landscapes, friendly citizens, and an outstanding quality of life.
• The city is about 50 miles northwest of Eugene, 90 miles south of Portland, and has a population of about 58,000.
• Small, local businesses surround the Oregon State campus, and major national retail stores are only a short drive away. 
• Forbes called Corvallis the fifth smartest city in 2008, and it's no wonder with Oregon State University having been here for more than 150 years. It also ranked the 17th best small place for business and careers. 
• Not only does Corvallis have a bustling downtown, but it is also in the heart of the Willamette Valley.
• In late January, you can visit the Oregon Truffle Festival in Eugene. There are also dozens of wineries to visit within a short drive during summer and fall. If you prefer the water, an hour drive to the west will take you to the spectacular Oregon coast.

Eugene, Oregon, is a diverse and eclectic city located in the southern end of the Willamette Valley between two buttes and the scenic Willamette River. Framed by rolling wine country, agricultural lands, and lush green forests, Eugene offers easy access to stunning natural beauty as well as endless outdoor adventures. Eugene integrates the surrounding natural environment through extensive parks and path systems—no matter where you are in the city, you are surrounded by the dynamic beauty of the great Northwest. With a strong counter-culture heritage stemming from the 1960s, Eugene has long been an epicenter of green, sustainable lifestyles and values. Eugene is a quintessential college town that frequently turns up on lists of the best places to live, as well as lists of green and bicycle-friendly cities. The cost of living in Eugene compares favorably to many schools in larger cities. Whether on campus or off, you'll find a community that embraces students seeking everything from arts and nightlife to sporting events and family-friendly recreation.