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Overview |
WKU | Portland State University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 21,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | pdx.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Portland State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $27,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $16,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
WKU | Portland State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 7,926 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 7,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WKU | Portland State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Portland State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,634 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $234 |
Diversity |
WKU | Portland State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WKU | Portland State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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
- Portland State University is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (21,609 students vs. 16,493 students)
WKU vs. Portland State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Portland State University?
- Western Kentucky University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Portland State University for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Portland State University than Western Kentucky University ($27,900.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Portland State University ($12,625 vs. $16,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 34.9% lower than costs at Portland State University ($11,072 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Portland State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Portland State University ($10,260 vs. $9,750)
WKU vs. Portland State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU 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 WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 8 points higher than at Portland State University (1039)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Portland State University (22)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Portland State University (3.36)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Portland State University (93.1%)
WKU vs. Portland State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Portland State University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Portland State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,100)
- Portland State University students graduate with a $1,616 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($22,634 vs. $24,250)
- Portland State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($234 vs. $250)
- More Portland State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/