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Overview |
Portland State University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,609 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pdx.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Portland State University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,900 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,273 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,750 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Portland State University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,926 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 7,378 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Portland State University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Portland State University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,634 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Portland State University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Portland State University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Portland State University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 1,909 students)
Portland State University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Portland State University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 400% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Willamette University than Portland State University ($45,000.00 vs. $27,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Willamette University ($16,273 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 4.2% lower than costs at Portland State University ($14,340 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Portland State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 184.1% larger than aid received Portland State University ($27,700 vs. $9,750)
Portland State University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Portland State University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Portland State University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 189 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Portland State University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Portland State University or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Portland State University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Portland State University (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,600)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $3,366 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($22,634 vs. $26,000)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/