Head to head · Oregon
Portland State University costs less than Oregon State University at every income band federal data covers — between $4,452 and $8,347 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Oregon State University | Portland State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,107 | $7,655 | $4,452 |
| $30–48k | $13,036 | $7,752 | $5,284 |
| $48–75k | $15,729 | $8,981 | $6,748 |
| $75–110k | $20,262 | $12,993 | $7,269 |
| Over $110k | $27,459 | $19,112 | $8,347 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Oregon State University first, then Portland State University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Oregon State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Oregon State University — every income band · Portland State University — every income band · All Oregon public colleges