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Overview |
City College of New York | Portland State University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $234 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
City College of New York | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Portland State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 14,489 students)
City College of New York vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Portland State University than CUNY City College ($27,900.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Portland State University ($5,181 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Portland State University are 14.3% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,940 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Portland State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Portland State University ($9,822 vs. $9,750)
City College of New York vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York 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 City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 86 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Accepted freshman Portland State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at City College of New York is higher than Portland State University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,600)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $11,234 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $22,634)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($117 vs. $234)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York 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/