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Overview |
University of Portland | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,793 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,352 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,352 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,172 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,717 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,657 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Portland | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,122 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 9,364 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Portland | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $272 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of Portland | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 51% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 3,793 students)
University of Portland vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or Gonzaga?
- University of Portland is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at University of Portland than Gonzaga University ($51,352.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than Gonzaga ($33,717 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 24.5% lower than costs at University of Portland ($13,794 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than University of Portland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 21.9% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($33,657 vs. $27,601)
University of Portland vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or University of Portland .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 10 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
University of Portland vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and University of Portland.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than University of Portland (83% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $2,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($24,313 vs. $26,394)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($251 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Portland students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/