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UCF Miami Florida State Nova OSU University of Portland FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Washington State UO Florida USF Main Campus| Florida International University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 86% |
Admission |
FIU | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $234 |
Diversity |
FIU | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
FIU | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 20% | ||
Campus |
FIU | 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
- Florida International University is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 21,609 students)
FIU vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 90.6% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Portland State University than Florida International University ($27,900.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Portland State University ($9,881 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 28.8% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,600 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than Portland State University (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Portland State University ($11,087 vs. $9,750)
FIU vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU 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 FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 51 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming FIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than Portland State University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,600)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $5,406 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($17,228 vs. $22,634)
- FIU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($178 vs. $234)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/