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OSU University of Portland University of Nevada-Reno Washington State UO OIT Western Washington University Boise State ASU Cal State Fullerton U of A UH at Manoa| University of Nevada Las Vegas | Portland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNLV | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,094 | 20,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unlv.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNLV | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,354 | $9,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,310 | $28,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,072 | $13,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,388 | $12,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,580 | $8,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 84% |
Admission |
UNLV | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,232 | 8,877 | ||
| Admitted | 11,774 | 8,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNLV | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNLV | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,018 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $234 |
Diversity |
UNLV | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UNLV | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UNLV | 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 Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than Portland State University based on total student enrollment (31,094 students vs. 20,519 students)
UNLV vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNLV or Portland State University?
- Portland State University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($9,315.00 vs. $8,354.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Portland State University than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($28,215.00 vs. $25,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Portland State University ($11,388 vs. $12,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 13.7% lower than costs at Portland State University ($12,072 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Portland State University (90% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Portland State University students is 16.5% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($8,827 vs. $7,580)
UNLV vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNLV 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 UNLV .
- The average SAT score at Portland State University (1039) is 32 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming UNLV students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNLV students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Portland State University (90.9%)
UNLV vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNLV 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 UNLV.
- The graduation rate at UNLV is higher than Portland State University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $3,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Portland State University graduates. ($19,018 vs. $22,634)
- UNLV graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Portland State University graduates. ($196 vs. $234)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV 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/