<p>Can anyone provide some insight to the pros/cons of each school, and ultimately which one can be deemed superior? I'm heavily considering both schools, but I haven't been able to make up my mind (can only apply to one).</p>
<p>Well I was just accepted to the University of Portland with a 40k dollar scholarship. So I'll tell you some of the reasons why I like UP.</p>
<p>UP is a top 5 Western Masters University, and they seem to have great programs in business and communications (my prospective majors). And since Portland is a major city, there should a good variety of jobs and internships available. I really like the campus (well at least from the pictures I've seen). I like all of the brick buildings, and the campus is very green and compact, so getting around should be very easy. And plus it is on a bluff overlooking the Willamette river so that is also kind of nice. The dorms are very nice as well. They all have pretty new furniture and some of the common areas have fireplaces. The food sounds pretty good as well. The Cove is open until 2am. As for the students, I have heard they are very friendly, and most are into athletics. Intramurals are pretty big. And this school is D1, and the school has an amazing soccer program...and the school spirit is great for such a small school. Supposedly the campus is very active, and there are plenty of things to do, but most students tend to explore the city of Portland. And everything I've heard about Portland sounds great. Another thing I like about UP is that is within two hours of beaches and skiing/snowboarding. </p>
<p>So yeah I have researched UP a lot, so if you have any other specific questions, I'll do my best to answer them.</p>
<p>UP is betterrer.</p>
<p>socal18- is the 40K scholarship over a 4 yr. period? Would you mind posting your stats? My son is interested in this school and after researching it I would agree with everything you posted. Are they known for being generous with merit money?</p>
<p>I would get 10k a year. </p>
<p>I really don't know how I got it because my stats are pretty mediocre.</p>
<p>3.7GPA with GATE, honors, and AP classes. Top 10% Rank, and a 24ACT.</p>
<p>My son just got his early acceptance to uop. going to visit school next week. we live close by in beaverton oregon</p>
<p>Both great schools. Seattle University is a superb school with some amazing faculty and they are about to jump to Division I in sports. Its in the heart of Capitol Hill in Seattle with a tremendous view of the Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier and downtown. Its a TOP Western Masters University as well. Its foreign language department is renowned. Its a very warm and friendly campus. It enjoys a superb law school that is rising rapidly in the ranks. Its graduates have received Fulbright, Rhodes, Truman scholarships. It gives generous financial aid and has numerous full ride scholarships so inquire.</p>
<p>As between the two, it all depends. UOP is great for Oregonians. I dont know how it sells out of state. SU is well known and even has a chapter of Alumnae in Washington DC. Academically they are a toss up, so maybe it comes down to whether you prefer Portland Oregon or Seattle Washington. Bill Gates wife is a Seattle University alumn and he was married by the President of Seattle University at the time. If that matters.....not really, but they are on pretty solid financial ground, I hear.</p>
<p>I personally prefer Seattle as a city with more to do, more sports, such. But you cant go wrong with either school in my view. But why can you only apply to one of them? </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>He did early admission for University of Portland, and got accepted.
I think he had his mind set on that school; he also received the 40k scholarship, 10 grand a year. </p>
<p>Im happy to keep him close to home.</p>
<p>what are his stats?????????????</p>
<p>I believe that "the new" Seattle University is a work in progress and thus, U of Portland is stronger at present because UP knows its mission and its goals. For many years, SU just sort of sat there with no particular motivation to enhance its departments or campus buildings. Yes, if English Literature, Romance Languages or Education is your interest, SU's majors in those fields are fine. A Spanish professor I had is an SU alumnus, as is a friend who is an acomplished author of literature. But SU needs to broaden and strengthen its undergraduate program. And the campus, frankly, is not as functional nor attractive as some 90-year old high school campuses in Seattle.</p>