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Overview |
University of Portland | SPU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,793 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,352 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,352 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,172 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,717 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,657 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Portland | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,122 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 9,364 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Portland | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $264 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of Portland | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 3,118 students)
University of Portland vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or SPU?
- University of Portland is 40.7% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at University of Portland than Seattle Pacific University ($51,352.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than University of Portland ($26,549 vs. $33,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Portland ($14,409 vs. $17,172)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland as Seattle Pacific University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 32.7% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($33,657 vs. $25,359)
University of Portland vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or University of Portland .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 50 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SPU (3.53)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than SPU (90.7%)
University of Portland vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland or SPU? 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 SPU and University of Portland.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Seattle Pacific University (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $8,600 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,400)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $1,290 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($24,313 vs. $25,603)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($251 vs. $264)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/