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OSU University of Portland LSU Washington State UO Nicholls State University OIT LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Western Washington University Boise State UH at Manoa LSUS| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UL Lafayette | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,345 | 20,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $9,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $28,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,443 | $12,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,869 | $8,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 84% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,679 | 8,877 | ||
| Admitted | 9,486 | 8,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1255 | 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 |
UL Lafayette | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $234 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | 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 UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (20,519 students vs. 15,345 students)
UL Lafayette vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 72.3% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($9,315.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Portland State University than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($28,215.00 vs. $19,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than UL Lafayette ($12,509 vs. $13,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 14.5% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,988 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Portland State University (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 23.1% larger than aid received Portland State University ($10,869 vs. $8,827)
UL Lafayette vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 30 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than UL Lafayette (88.8%)
UL Lafayette vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than Portland State University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $3,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,634)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($201 vs. $234)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette 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/