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Loyola IIT OSU University of Portland Northern Illinois ISU Illinois ISU Washington State UC UO UB| University of Illinois at Chicago | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIC | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 20,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $9,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $28,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $13,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $12,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $8,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 84% |
Admission |
UIC | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 8,877 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 8,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $234 |
Diversity |
UIC | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UIC | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Portland State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 20,519 students)
UIC vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Portland State University?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 20% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($11,178.00 vs. $9,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Portland State University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($28,215.00 vs. $26,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Portland State University ($11,499 vs. $12,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Portland State University are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($13,728 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Portland State University than University of Illinois at Chicago (84% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 74.7% larger than aid received Portland State University ($15,421 vs. $8,827)
UIC vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC 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 UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 53 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than UIC (78.5%)
UIC vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Portland State University (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $13,300 more per year than Portland State University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,600)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,634)
- UIC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($193 vs. $234)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/