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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Seattle U Portland State University Pepperdine Gonzaga SCU USF USC OSU| University of San Diego | University of Portland | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | University of Portland | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
USD | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $251 |
Diversity |
USD | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
USD | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 67% | ||
Campus |
USD | University of Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,793 students)
USD vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or University of Portland?
- University of San Diego is 4.8% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at USD than University of Portland ($53,810.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than USD ($33,717 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Diego are 1% lower than costs at University of Portland ($17,010 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than University of San Diego (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 8.2% larger than aid received University of Portland ($36,408 vs. $33,657)
USD vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 41 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or University of Portland? 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 University of Portland and USD.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than University of San Diego (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $11,200 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $59,000)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $1,409 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Portland graduates. ($22,904 vs. $24,313)
- USD graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Portland graduates. ($236 vs. $251)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/