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Overview |
Louisville | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 20,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $9,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $28,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $12,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $8,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 84% |
Admission |
Louisville | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 8,877 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 8,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $234 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Louisville | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 20,519 students)
Louisville vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Portland State University?
- University of Louisville is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $9,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Louisville than Portland State University ($28,978.00 vs. $28,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Louisville ($12,509 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 17.4% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,690 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Portland State University (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 49% larger than aid received Portland State University ($13,148 vs. $8,827)
Louisville vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 120 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Louisville (80.5%)
Louisville vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Portland State University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $2,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $22,634)
- Louisville graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($203 vs. $234)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/