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OSU University of Portland Washington State UO OIT Western Washington University Boise State UH at Manoa Central Washington University Idaho Lewis and Clark Pacific| Portland State University | Northwest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Portland State University | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,609 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pdx.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Portland State University | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,273 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,750 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Portland State University | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,926 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 7,378 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Portland State University | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Portland State University | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,634 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $222 |
Diversity |
Portland State University | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Portland State University | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Portland State University | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 1,014 students)
Portland State University vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Portland State University or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 283.3% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Northwest University than Portland State University ($34,500.00 vs. $27,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Northwest University ($16,273 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 47.3% lower than costs at Portland State University ($10,140 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Portland State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 130.6% larger than aid received Portland State University ($22,486 vs. $9,750)
Portland State University vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Portland State University or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Portland State University .
- The average SAT score at Portland State University (1039) is 43 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Portland State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Portland State University (93.1%)
Portland State University vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Portland State University or Northwest 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 Northwest University and Portland State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest University is higher than Portland State University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $1,102 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($21,532 vs. $22,634)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($222 vs. $234)
- More Northwest University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/