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Overview |
Multnomah Bible College | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 608 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | multnomah.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Multnomah Bible College | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,160 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,160 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,695 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,452 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Multnomah Bible College | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 474 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 253 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Multnomah Bible College | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Multnomah Bible College | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $234 |
Diversity |
Multnomah Bible College | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Multnomah Bible College | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Multnomah Bible College | Portland State University | ||
| 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
- Portland State University is larger than than Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 608 students)
Multnomah Bible College vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Multnomah Bible College or Portland State University?
- Multnomah University is 212.9% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($28,160.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Multnomah Bible College than Portland State University ($28,160.00 vs. $27,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Multnomah Bible College ($16,273 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 50.6% lower than costs at Portland State University ($9,920 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Multnomah University than Portland State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Multnomah University students is 79% larger than aid received Portland State University ($17,452 vs. $9,750)
Multnomah Bible College vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Multnomah Bible College 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 Multnomah Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Portland State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Multnomah Bible College (53.4%)
Multnomah Bible College vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Multnomah Bible College 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 Multnomah Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Multnomah Bible College is higher than Portland State University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $1,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,634)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($219 vs. $234)
- More Multnomah Bible College 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/