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CMU OSU University of Portland GVSU Washington State UO Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU OIT Eastern Michigan University| Western Michigan University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
WMU | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WMU | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $234 |
Diversity |
WMU | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WMU | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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
- Portland State University is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 17,000 students)
WMU vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Portland State University?
- Western Michigan University is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Portland State University than Western Michigan University ($27,900.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than WMU ($16,273 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 34.6% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,102 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Portland State University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,750 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at Portland State University (1039) is 9 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming WMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Portland State University (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $300 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,600)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $3,999 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($22,634 vs. $26,633)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($234 vs. $275)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/