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Georgia State GS OSU University of Portland Georgia Washington State UO Georgia Tech Mercer OIT VSU North Georgia| Kennesaw State University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,609 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 86% |
Admission |
KSU | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $234 |
Diversity |
KSU | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 42% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
KSU | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Portland State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 120.7% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at Portland State University than Kennesaw State University ($27,900.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Portland State University ($15,451 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 30.3% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,467 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Portland State University than Kennesaw State University (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 88.9% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,750 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU 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 KSU .
- Accepted freshman Portland State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Portland State University (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/