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UIC Seattle U Portland State University Gonzaga MSOE RIT OSU UO Stevens Loyola Purdue UChicago| Illinois Institute of Technology | University of Portland | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
IIT | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
IIT | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
IIT | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 67% | ||
Campus |
IIT | University of Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 3,793 students)
IIT vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or University of Portland?
- University of Portland is 5.5% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at University of Portland than Illinois Institute of Technology ($51,352.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than University of Portland ($28,702 vs. $33,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Institute of Technology are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Portland ($15,570 vs. $17,172)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology as University of Portland (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 19.6% larger than aid received University of Portland ($40,243 vs. $33,657)
IIT vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT 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 IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 56 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $20,300 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $2,687 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($24,313 vs. $27,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/