Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Clackamas Community College Mt Hood Community College Clark College Walla Walla Community College Portland State University Chemeketa Community College| Blue Mountain Community College | Portland Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BMCC | Portland Community College | ||
| Location | Pendleton, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,227 | 19,400 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluecc.edu | pcc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BMCC | Portland Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,130 | $4,428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,695 | $9,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $13,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,403 | $10,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,614 | $6,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
BMCC | Portland Community College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
BMCC | Portland Community College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BMCC | Portland Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,249 | $16,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $173 |
Diversity |
BMCC | Portland Community College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
BMCC | Portland Community College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BMCC | Portland Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland Community College is larger than than BMCC based on total student enrollment (19,400 students vs. 1,227 students)
BMCC vs. Portland Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BMCC or Portland Community College?
- Blue Mountain Community College is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Portland Community College for in-state tuition ($5,130.00 vs. $4,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Portland Community College than Blue Mountain Community College ($9,288.00 vs. $7,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland Community College than BMCC ($10,166 vs. $11,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain Community College are 24.5% lower than costs at Portland Community College ($10,800 vs. $13,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blue Mountain Community College than Portland Community College (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain Community College students is 8.3% larger than aid received Portland Community College ($6,614 vs. $6,108)
Which college is harder to get into, BMCC or Portland Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Portland Community College or BMCC .
BMCC vs. Portland Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BMCC or Portland Community College? 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 Community College and BMCC.
- Graduates from Portland Community College earn on average $5,300 more per year than BMCC graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $34,600)
- Blue Mountain Community College students graduate with a $543 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland Community College graduates. ($16,249 vs. $16,792)
- BMCC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Portland Community College graduates. ($168 vs. $173)
- More Portland Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BMCC students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/