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Overview |
Pacific | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,479 | 20,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,174 | $9,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,174 | $28,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,058 | $13,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,809 | $12,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,521 | $8,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Pacific | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 8,877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,585 | 8,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Pacific | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $234 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Pacific | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (20,519 students vs. 3,479 students)
Pacific vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Portland State University?
- Pacific University is 470.8% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $9,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at Pacific than Portland State University ($53,174.00 vs. $28,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Pacific ($12,509 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Portland State University are 9.7% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,728 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Portland State University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 291.1% larger than aid received Portland State University ($34,521 vs. $8,827)
Pacific vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific 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 Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 51 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Portland State University (90.9%)
Pacific vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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 Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Portland State University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,800)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $3,522 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($22,634 vs. $26,156)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($234 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/