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Boise State Washington State OSU University of Portland UO OIT Western Washington University MSU ISU Lewis-Clark State College The University of Montana UH at Manoa| University of Idaho | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Idaho | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Idaho | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Idaho | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $234 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Idaho | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Portland State University | ||
| 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
- Portland State University is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 11,507 students)
Idaho vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Portland State University than University of Idaho ($27,900.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Portland State University ($14,954 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 50.9% lower than costs at Portland State University ($9,898 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Portland State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 13.9% larger than aid received Portland State University ($11,105 vs. $9,750)
Idaho vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Portland State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Portland State University or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 22 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or Portland State 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 Portland State University and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Portland State University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,900)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $1,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($22,634 vs. $24,279)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($234 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/