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Overview |
PLNU | University of Portland | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
PLNU | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $251 |
Diversity |
PLNU | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PLNU | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 67% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | University of Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 3,793 students)
PLNU vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or University of Portland?
- University of Portland is 27.1% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at University of Portland than Point Loma Nazarene University ($51,352.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than PLNU ($33,717 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 45.5% lower than costs at University of Portland ($11,800 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than University of Portland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 73.3% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($33,657 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 47 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or University of Portland? 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 University of Portland and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $5,500 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,500)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $687 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($24,313 vs. $25,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/