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Baylor SMU Seattle U Portland State University Gonzaga Texas A&M UT Austin OSU UO Trinity UT Arlington USD| University of Portland | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Portland | TCU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,793 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,352 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,352 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,172 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,717 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,657 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Portland | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,122 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 9,364 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Portland | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of Portland | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 52% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,793 students)
University of Portland vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at TCU than University of Portland ($53,890.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than TCU ($33,717 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 20.5% lower than costs at University of Portland ($14,250 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than Texas Christian University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 20% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($33,657 vs. $28,048)
University of Portland vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or University of Portland .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 25 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than TCU (56.1%)
University of Portland vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland or TCU? 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 TCU and University of Portland.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Texas Christian University (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $1,400 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $2,813 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Portland graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,313)
- TCU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Portland graduates. ($222 vs. $251)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/