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Overview |
Portland State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,519 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #689 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pdx.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Portland State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,315 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,215 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,509 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,827 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 90% |
Admission |
Portland State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,877 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 8,070 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Portland State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,634 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $253 |
Diversity |
Portland State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Portland State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Portland State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (20,519 students vs. 3,857 students)
Portland State University vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Portland State University or Western Oregon State College?
- Portland State University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($9,315.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Western Oregon State College than Portland State University ($28,710.00 vs. $28,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Western Oregon State College ($12,509 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 18.2% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,610 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Portland State University (90% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($8,827 vs. $8,319)
Portland State University vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Portland State University or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Portland State University .
- The average SAT score at Portland State University (1039) is 93 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Portland State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Portland State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.36) as students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Portland State University (90.9%)
Portland State University vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Portland State University or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Portland State University.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than Portland State University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,400)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $1,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($22,634 vs. $24,502)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($234 vs. $253)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/