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Overview |
University of Portland | PLU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,793 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,352 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,352 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,172 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,717 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,657 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Portland | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,122 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 9,364 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Portland | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $266 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of Portland | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Portland is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 2,633 students)
University of Portland vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or PLU?
- University of Portland is 3.8% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at University of Portland than Pacific Lutheran University ($51,352.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than University of Portland ($24,825 vs. $33,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 45.2% lower than costs at University of Portland ($11,826 vs. $17,172)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland as Pacific Lutheran University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 8.3% larger than aid received University of Portland ($36,435 vs. $33,657)
University of Portland vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or University of Portland .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 78 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than PLU (88.9%)
University of Portland vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland or PLU? 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 PLU and University of Portland.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (76% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $6,700 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $52,300)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $1,487 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($24,313 vs. $25,800)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($251 vs. $266)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/