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OSU University of Portland NMSU Washington State UO Texas Tech OIT Western Washington University Boise State ASU U of A CU Boulder| University of New Mexico Main Campus | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNM | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,953 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,916 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,633 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,280 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
UNM | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,639 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 12,142 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 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 |
UNM | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $234 |
Diversity |
UNM | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UNM | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UNM | Portland State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Mexico Main Campus is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (21,953 students vs. 21,609 students)
UNM vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Portland State University than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($27,900.00 vs. $25,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Portland State University ($10,633 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 36.9% lower than costs at Portland State University ($10,916 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Portland State University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 5.1% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($9,750 vs. $9,280)
UNM vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM 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 UNM .
- The average SAT score at University of New Mexico Main Campus (1040) is 1 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming UNM students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNM students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Portland State University (93.1%)
UNM vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM 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 UNM.
- The graduation rate at UNM is higher than Portland State University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $3,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,634)
- UNM 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 UNM students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/