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Overview |
OSU | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,292 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,425 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,238 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,163 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,260 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
OSU | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,651 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 21,169 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1228/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
OSU | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $251 |
Diversity |
OSU | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
OSU | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 67% | ||
Campus |
OSU | University of Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 3,793 students)
OSU vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or University of Portland?
- University of Portland is 392.6% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at University of Portland than Oregon State University ($51,352.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than University of Portland ($21,163 vs. $33,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 20.6% lower than costs at University of Portland ($14,238 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than Oregon State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 263.5% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($33,657 vs. $9,260)
OSU vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or OSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 82 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OSU (3.61)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than OSU (82.5%)
OSU vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU or University of Portland? 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 University of Portland and OSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Oregon State University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $5,100 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,900)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $813 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Portland graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,313)
- OSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Portland graduates. ($242 vs. $251)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/