- Both Santa Clara University (SCU) and University of Portland (UP) are private.
- SCU is located in Santa Clara, CA and UP is located in Portland, OR.
- SCU has more expensive tuition of $59,241 than UP ($54,900).
- SCU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.56% than UP (69.54%).
- SCU has higher SAT scores of 1,364 than UP (1,315).
- SCU is larger with 9,178 students than UP (3,793 students).
Santa Clara University View More Rivals | University of Portland View More Rivals | |
| #11 in California | Rankings | #4 in Oregon |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Santa Clara, CA | Location | Portland, OR |
SCU| Known as | UP | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,241 | Undergraduate | $54,900 |
| $25,873 | Graduate | $26,100 |
| $26,351 | Financial Aid | $31,849 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $73 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 53.56% | Acceptance Rate | 69.54% |
| 17.40% | Yield | 12.95% |
| 1,364 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,315 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,178 | Total Students | 3,793 |
| 6,115 | Undergraduate | 3,390 |
| 3,063 | Graduate | 403 |
| 399 | Online Enrollment | 33 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $85,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,166) $10,830 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 585 Full-time 273 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 287 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 1,535 Full-time 308 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 753 Full-time 275 Part-time |
| $121,203 for Faculties $97,916 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,675 for Faculties $62,368 Part-time |