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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UT Austin OSU University of Portland UTSA Washington State UO Texas A&M Texas Woman's University| Portland State University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Portland State University | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,609 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pdx.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Portland State University | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,900 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,273 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,750 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
Portland State University | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,926 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 7,378 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Portland State University | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Portland State University | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,634 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $186 |
Diversity |
Portland State University | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Portland State University | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Portland State University | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 21,609 students)
Portland State University vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Portland State University or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Portland State University than The University of Texas at Arlington ($27,900.00 vs. $26,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Portland State University ($14,262 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 31.1% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,392 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than Portland State University (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 16.6% larger than aid received Portland State University ($11,370 vs. $9,750)
Portland State University vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Portland State University or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Portland State University .
- The average SAT score at Portland State University (1039) is 1 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
Portland State University vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Portland State University or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Portland State University.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Portland State University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $3,100 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $48,600)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,634)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($186 vs. $234)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/