| Sacramento State vs. Portland State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#22 in Federal Region IX Universities #56 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #216 in National Universities #4 in Oregon Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,018 California Residents $20,618 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,118 Oregon Residents $29,136 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,542 California Residents $19,622 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,745 Oregon Residents $23,334 Out-of-State |
| More$10,786 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,662 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier93.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter90.87% |
| Lower15.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.21% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,943 | Total Enrollment | Smaller19,951 |
| Larger28,820 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,414 |
| Smaller3,123 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,537 |
| Smaller2,090 | Online Student Population | Larger3,460 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher24% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,138) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,302) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,097) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,764 | Number of faculty | 1,415 |
| Lower$105,365 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$107,329 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.