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OSU UW-Seattle Portland State University Western Washington University Clackamas Community College Colorado State University of Portland University of Nevada-Reno CU Boulder Mt Hood Community College Washington State San Diego State| University of Oregon | Portland Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UO | Portland Community College | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,163 | 19,400 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | pcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | Portland Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,512 | $4,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,158 | $9,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,640 | $13,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,077 | $10,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $6,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 69% |
Admission |
UO | Portland Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,154 | - | ||
| Admitted | 32,061 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UO | Portland Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | Portland Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $16,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $173 |
Diversity |
UO | Portland Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UO | Portland Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UO | Portland Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than Portland Community College based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 19,400 students)
UO vs. Portland Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or Portland Community College?
- University of Oregon is 182.6% more expensive to attend than Portland Community College for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $4,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.6% higher at UO than Portland Community College ($39,158.00 vs. $9,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Portland Community College than UO ($10,166 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Portland Community College are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($13,449 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than Portland Community College (86% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 59.9% larger than aid received Portland Community College ($9,767 vs. $6,108)
Which college is harder to get into, UO or Portland Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Portland Community College or UO .
UO vs. Portland Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO or Portland Community College? 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 Community College and UO.
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $9,100 more per year than Portland Community College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,900)
- Portland Community College students graduate with a $4,309 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($16,792 vs. $21,101)
- Portland Community College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($173 vs. $218)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Portland Community College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/