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Seattle U Portland State University Gonzaga OSU UO Lewis and Clark Reed UW-Seattle USF Creighton University USD CSU| University of Portland | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Portland | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,793 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,352 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,352 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,172 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,717 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,657 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Portland | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,122 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 9,364 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Portland | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
University of Portland | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 3,793 students)
University of Portland vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or Southern Oregon University?
- University of Portland is 446% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at University of Portland than Southern Oregon University ($51,352.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than University of Portland ($17,976 vs. $33,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Oregon University are 8.6% lower than costs at University of Portland ($15,819 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than Southern Oregon University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 380.1% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($33,657 vs. $7,011)
University of Portland vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or University of Portland .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 166 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
University of Portland vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and University of Portland.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Southern Oregon University (76% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $17,800 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $822 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Portland graduates. ($23,491 vs. $24,313)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Portland graduates. ($242 vs. $251)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/