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UO Portland State University Colorado State Western Washington University Clackamas Community College University of Portland OIT Washington State UW-Seattle Mt Hood Community College Clark College U of A| Oregon State University | Portland Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU | Portland Community College | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,292 | 19,400 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | pcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | Portland Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,425 | $4,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $9,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,238 | $13,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,163 | $10,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,260 | $6,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 69% |
Admission |
OSU | Portland Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,651 | - | ||
| Admitted | 21,169 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OSU | Portland Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | Portland Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $16,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $173 |
Diversity |
OSU | Portland Community College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
OSU | Portland Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OSU | Portland Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than Portland Community College based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 19,400 students)
OSU vs. Portland Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or Portland Community College?
- Oregon State University is 135.4% more expensive to attend than Portland Community College for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $4,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.9% higher at OSU than Portland Community College ($31,200.00 vs. $9,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland Community College than OSU ($10,166 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Portland Community College are 5.9% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($13,449 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than Portland Community College (88% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 51.6% larger than aid received Portland Community College ($9,260 vs. $6,108)
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or Portland Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Portland Community College or OSU .
OSU vs. Portland Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU or Portland Community College? 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 Community College and OSU.
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Portland Community College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $39,900)
- Portland Community College students graduate with a $6,708 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($16,792 vs. $23,500)
- Portland Community College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($173 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland Community College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/