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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| Portland State University | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Portland State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,609 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #730 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pdx.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Portland State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,900 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,273 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,750 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 77% |
Admission |
Portland State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,926 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 7,378 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Portland State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Portland State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,634 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $242 |
Diversity |
Portland State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Portland State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Portland State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 5,204 students)
Portland State University vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Portland State University or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Portland State University than Southern Oregon University ($27,900.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland State University than Southern Oregon University ($16,273 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Portland State University are 5.9% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,940 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Portland State University than Southern Oregon University (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 39.1% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,750 vs. $7,011)
Portland State University vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Portland State University or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Portland State University .
- The average SAT score at Portland State University (1039) is 10 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Portland State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Portland State University vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Portland State University or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and Portland State University.
- The graduation rate at Portland State University is higher than Southern Oregon University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,200)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $857 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($22,634 vs. $23,491)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($234 vs. $242)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/