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Arkansas OSU University of Portland Texas Tech Washington State OU UO UNT OIT WSU Arkansas State University Texas A&M| Oklahoma State University Main Campus | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Stillwater, OK | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,372 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #385 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okstate.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,417 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,937 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,718 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,621 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,117 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 13,503 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $234 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | 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
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (25,372 students vs. 21,609 students)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Portland State University than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($27,900.00 vs. $20,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ($16,273 vs. $16,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 52.4% lower than costs at Portland State University ($9,800 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than Portland State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma State University Main Campus students is 8.9% larger than aid received Portland State University ($10,621 vs. $9,750)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma State University Main Campus (1118) is 79 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.6%)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is higher than Portland State University (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn on average $4,700 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $48,600)
- Oklahoma State 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)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($211 vs. $234)
- More Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/