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Overview |
OIT | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,103 | 20,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,492 | $9,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,397 | $28,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,604 | $13,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,274 | $12,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,018 | $8,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
OIT | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,006 | 8,877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,589 | 8,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Academics |
OIT | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $234 |
Diversity |
OIT | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
OIT | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 18% | ||
Campus |
OIT | 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 OIT based on total student enrollment (20,519 students vs. 5,103 students)
OIT vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or Portland State University?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($10,492.00 vs. $9,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at OIT than Portland State University ($33,397.00 vs. $28,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than OIT ($12,509 vs. $17,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 18.3% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,604 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Portland State University (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon Institute of Technology students is 2.2% larger than aid received Portland State University ($9,018 vs. $8,827)
OIT vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT 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 OIT .
- The average SAT score at Oregon Institute of Technology (1047) is 8 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming OIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Portland State University (90.9%)
OIT vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT 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 OIT.
- The graduation rate at OIT is higher than Portland State University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $6,700 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,600)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $241 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($22,634 vs. $22,875)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($234 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/