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Overview |
AU | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1228/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $251 |
Diversity |
AU | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 67% | ||
Campus |
AU | University of Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,793 students)
AU vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or University of Portland?
- American University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at AU than University of Portland ($53,070.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than AU ($33,717 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 9.3% lower than costs at University of Portland ($15,706 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 24% larger than aid received American University ($33,657 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 57 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or University of Portland? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Portland and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of Portland (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $59,000)
- American University students graduate with a $63 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Portland graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,313)
- AU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Portland graduates. ($250 vs. $251)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/