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Overview |
USF | University of Portland | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
USF | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USF | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $251 |
Diversity |
USF | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
USF | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 67% | ||
Campus |
USF | University of Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 3,793 students)
USF vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or University of Portland?
- University of San Francisco is 7.1% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at USF than University of Portland ($54,980.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than USF ($33,717 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Francisco are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Portland ($16,550 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than University of San Francisco (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 8.9% larger than aid received University of San Francisco ($33,657 vs. $30,916)
USF vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF 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 USF .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 23 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at USF (3.57)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than University of San Francisco (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $11,400 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $687 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($24,313 vs. $25,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/