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OSU University of Portland Washington State UO OIT Western Washington University Boise State University of Missouri-Columbia SIUE Georgia State UH at Manoa Central Washington University| University of Missouri St Louis | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Portland State University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Portland State University?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Portland State University ($29,960.00 vs. $27,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Portland State University ($13,211 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 36.8% lower than costs at Portland State University ($10,920 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Portland State University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 25.2% larger than aid received Portland State University ($12,205 vs. $9,750)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 66 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- Portland State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Portland State University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,634)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($217 vs. $234)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/