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Overview |
Bushnell | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Bushnell | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 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 |
Bushnell | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bushnell | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | 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 Bushnell based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 699 students)
Bushnell vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or Portland State University?
- Bushnell University is 266.7% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Bushnell than Portland State University ($33,000.00 vs. $27,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Bushnell ($16,273 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 42.6% lower than costs at Portland State University ($10,480 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Portland State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bushnell University students is 111.7% larger than aid received Portland State University ($20,642 vs. $9,750)
Bushnell vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell 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 Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Portland State University (1039) is 47 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Portland State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Bushnell students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
Bushnell vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Portland State University (100% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,900)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $1,097 lower median federal student loan debt than Bushnell graduates. ($22,634 vs. $23,731)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bushnell graduates. ($234 vs. $245)
- More Bushnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/