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Overview |
Portland State University | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,609 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pdx.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Portland State University | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,900 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,273 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,750 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Portland State University | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,926 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 7,378 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Portland State University | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,634 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $181 |
Diversity |
Portland State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Portland State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Portland State University | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 2,105 students)
Portland State University vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Portland State University or Evergreen?
- Portland State University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Evergreen than Portland State University ($28,905.00 vs. $27,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Evergreen ($16,273 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Evergreen State College are 8.2% lower than costs at Portland State University ($13,806 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Portland State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Portland State University ($10,411 vs. $9,750)
Portland State University vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Portland State University or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Portland State University .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 28 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Portland State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Portland State University vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Portland State University or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Portland State University.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Portland State University (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $5,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $22,634)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($181 vs. $234)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/