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OSU University of Portland Washington State UO OIT Western Washington University Boise State UH at Manoa Central Washington University Idaho Lewis and Clark Pacific| Eastern Oregon University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EOU | Portland State University | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
EOU | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
EOU | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $234 |
Diversity |
EOU | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
EOU | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 20% | ||
Campus |
EOU | Portland State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Portland State University than Eastern Oregon University ($27,900.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than Portland State University ($15,234 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 38.7% lower than costs at Portland State University ($10,770 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Portland State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($9,750 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU 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 EOU .
- The average SAT score at Portland State University (1039) is 88 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming Portland State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at EOU (21)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Portland State University (93.1%)
EOU vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU 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 EOU.
- The graduation rate at Portland State University is higher than Eastern Oregon University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,200)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $205 lower median federal student loan debt than EOU graduates. ($22,634 vs. $22,839)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than EOU graduates. ($234 vs. $236)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/