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OSU University of Portland Washington State UO OIT Western Washington University Boise State UH at Manoa Central Washington University Idaho Lewis and Clark Pacific| Northwest Nazarene University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
NNU | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $234 |
Diversity |
NNU | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NNU | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NNU | 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 NNU based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Portland State University?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 295% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at NNU than Portland State University ($35,548.00 vs. $27,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than NNU ($16,273 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 42.3% lower than costs at Portland State University ($10,500 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Portland State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 119.6% larger than aid received Portland State University ($21,411 vs. $9,750)
NNU vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 17 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Portland State University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,000)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $3,366 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($22,634 vs. $26,000)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/