College comparison

University of Portland vs University of Puget Sound

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Portland Portland, OR	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Puget Sound is more selective	89%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1370	1170–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,957	1,594
Avg net price	$28,210	$38,394
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Portland reports higher median earnings	$82,804	$69,594
Graduation rate	80%	68%
Median debt	$21,370	$25,000
Economic mobility	0.9%	0.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of Portland or University of Puget Sound harder to get into?

University of Puget Sound is more selective: University of Portland's acceptance rate is approximately 89% and University of Puget Sound's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Portland vs University of Puget Sound?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1370 at University of Portland and 1170–1380 at University of Puget Sound. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.