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Overview |
Multnomah Bible College | OSU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 532 | 35,622 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | multnomah.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Multnomah Bible College | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,560 | $11,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,560 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,072 | $21,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,214 | $9,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Multnomah Bible College | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 317 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 158 | 22,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.8% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Multnomah Bible College | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Multnomah Bible College | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $242 |
Diversity |
Multnomah Bible College | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Multnomah Bible College | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Multnomah Bible College | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 532 students)
Multnomah Bible College vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Multnomah Bible College or OSU?
- Multnomah University is 165.2% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($29,560.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at OSU than Multnomah University ($33,315.00 vs. $29,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Multnomah Bible College ($21,868 vs. $23,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 37% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($11,000 vs. $15,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Multnomah University than Oregon State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Multnomah University students is 83.6% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($18,214 vs. $9,922)
Multnomah Bible College vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Multnomah Bible College or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Multnomah Bible College .
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Multnomah Bible College (49.8%)
Multnomah Bible College vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Multnomah Bible College or OSU? 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 OSU and Multnomah Bible College.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than Multnomah University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,500)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($219 vs. $242)
- More Multnomah Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/