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WSU OSU University of Portland Michigan State GVSU Washington State UO WMU Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn OIT Michigan| Oakland University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakland | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Oakland | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 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 |
Oakland | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakland | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Portland State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than Oakland based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 16,108 students)
Oakland vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Portland State University?
- Oakland University is 60.8% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Portland State University than Oakland University ($27,900.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Portland State University ($15,161 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 33.5% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,192 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Portland State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Portland State University ($9,755 vs. $9,750)
Oakland vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 31 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Oakland (90.1%)
Oakland vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Oakland is higher than Portland State University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,700)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $2,366 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($22,634 vs. $25,000)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/