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OSU University of Portland KU Washington State UO OIT ESU Western Washington University Boise State Johnson County Community College UH at Manoa Central Washington University| Kansas State University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 20,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $9,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $28,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $13,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $12,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $8,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 84% |
Admission |
K-State | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 8,877 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 8,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
K-State | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $234 |
Diversity |
K-State | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
K-State | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 18% | ||
Campus |
K-State | 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 K-State based on total student enrollment (20,519 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Portland State University?
- Kansas State University is 7% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $9,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Portland State University than Kansas State University ($28,215.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than K-State ($12,509 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 14.2% lower than costs at Portland State University ($12,020 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Portland State University (90% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Portland State University ($9,391 vs. $8,827)
K-State vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State 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 K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Portland State University (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $48,600)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $134 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,634)
- K-State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($232 vs. $234)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/