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OSU University of Portland Miami Ohio State Washington State UO Kent State UC Wright State OIT WVU BGSU| Ohio University Main Campus | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 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 | 22/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $234 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ohio University | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 21,609 students)
Ohio University vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Portland State University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Portland State University than Ohio University Main Campus ($27,900.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Ohio University ($16,273 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 21.1% lower than costs at Portland State University ($12,336 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Portland State University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($9,750 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University 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 Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 69 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University 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 Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Portland State University (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,634)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($211 vs. $234)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University 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/