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OSU University of Portland Washington State UO Purdue IU OIT Butler Western Washington University Boise State ISU Indiana State| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 86% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $234 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IUPUI | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 21,609 students)
IUPUI vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at IUPUI than Portland State University ($31,410.00 vs. $27,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Portland State University ($11,462 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 32.8% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,252 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Portland State University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 25.1% larger than aid received Portland State University ($12,201 vs. $9,750)
IUPUI vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI 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 IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Portland State University (1039) is 25 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming IUPUI students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI 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 IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Portland State University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and Portland State University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,600 vs. $48,600)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $456 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($22,634 vs. $23,090)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($234 vs. $238)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI 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/