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FGCU UCF OSU Florida State University of Portland Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus Washington State UO| Florida Atlantic University | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 86% |
Admission |
FAU | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FAU | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $234 |
Diversity |
FAU | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
FAU | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
FAU | 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
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 21,609 students)
FAU vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 256.9% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Portland State University than Florida Atlantic University ($27,900.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than Portland State University ($9,711 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 19.2% lower than costs at Portland State University ($12,536 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Portland State University than Florida Atlantic University (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 6% larger than aid received Portland State University ($10,334 vs. $9,750)
FAU vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU 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 FAU .
- The average SAT score at Florida Atlantic University (1047) is 8 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming FAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than FAU (81.3%)
FAU vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU 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 FAU.
- The graduation rate at FAU is higher than Portland State University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,200)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $5,773 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($16,861 vs. $22,634)
- FAU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($174 vs. $234)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU 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/