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University of Dayton Kent State OSU University of Portland Washington State UO OIT BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University| Cleveland State University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $234 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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 Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 14,385 students)
Cleveland State vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Portland State University?
- Cleveland State University is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Portland State University than Cleveland State University ($27,900.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Portland State University ($15,719 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Portland State University ($14,197 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Portland State University (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($9,750 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Portland State University (1039) is 11 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Portland State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Portland State University is higher than Cleveland State University (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $1,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,634)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($222 vs. $234)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/