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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State OSU University of Portland Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Washington State UO| Portland State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Portland State University | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,609 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pdx.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Portland State University | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,900 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,273 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,750 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 77% |
Admission |
Portland State University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,926 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 7,378 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Portland State University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Portland State University | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,634 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $232 |
Diversity |
Portland State University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Portland State University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Portland State University | Texas Tech | ||
| 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
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 21,609 students)
Portland State University vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Portland State University or Texas Tech?
- Portland State University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Portland State University than Texas Tech University ($27,900.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Texas Tech ($16,273 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 42.8% lower than costs at Portland State University ($10,460 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Portland State University than Texas Tech University (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($9,750 vs. $9,359)
Portland State University vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Portland State University or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Portland State University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 95 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
Portland State University vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Portland State University or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and Portland State University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Portland State University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $48,600)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $134 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,634)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($232 vs. $234)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/