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OSU University of Portland Washington State UO Purdue North Central OIT IU Purdue Western Washington University Indiana State Boise State IU Northwest| Ball State University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSU | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
BSU | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
BSU | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
BSU | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Portland State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 19,777 students)
BSU vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Portland State University than Ball State University ($27,900.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Portland State University ($12,615 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 37% lower than costs at Portland State University ($10,904 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Portland State University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Portland State University ($11,418 vs. $9,750)
BSU vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Portland State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Portland State University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 31 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Portland State University? 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 Portland State University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Portland State University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,500)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $2,366 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($22,634 vs. $25,000)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/