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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland OSU University of Portland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Washington State Eastern Michigan University UO CMU Michigan GVSU| Wayne State University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
WSU | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1000/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $234 |
Diversity |
WSU | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
WSU | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Portland State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 21,609 students)
WSU vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Portland State University?
- Wayne State University is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at WSU than Portland State University ($29,622.00 vs. $27,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Portland State University ($15,347 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 32% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,321 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Portland State University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Portland State University ($10,605 vs. $9,750)
WSU vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Portland State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Portland State University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 31 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Portland State 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 Portland State University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Portland State University is higher than Wayne State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $376 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $22,634)
- WSU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($230 vs. $234)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/