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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH OSU Texas A&M University of Portland UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University Washington State UO| Portland State University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Portland State University | UNT | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,609 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pdx.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Portland State University | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,900 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,273 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,750 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
Portland State University | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,926 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 7,378 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Portland State University | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Portland State University | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,634 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $206 |
Diversity |
Portland State University | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Portland State University | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Portland State University | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 21,609 students)
Portland State University vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Portland State University or UNT?
- Portland State University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Portland State University than University of North Texas ($27,900.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Portland State University ($15,283 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 43.5% lower than costs at Portland State University ($10,412 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Portland State University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 6.5% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($9,750 vs. $9,159)
Portland State University vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Portland State University or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Portland State University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 54 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UNT (79.1%)
Portland State University vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Portland State University or UNT? 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 UNT and Portland State University.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Portland State University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,634)
- UNT graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($206 vs. $234)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/