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Portland State UniversityPortland, OR
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Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeAssociate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$11,238 Oregon Residents
$30,138 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$8,083 Montana Residents
$31,337 Out-of-State
cheaper$17,202 Oregon Residents
$24,693 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$7,313 Montana Residents
$24,863 Out-of-State
More$8,819Average Financial Aid AmountLess$5,742
Admission
-Test Scores1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Easier93.09%Acceptance RateTighter73.33%
Favorable22.15%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower17.77%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger21,609Total EnrollmentSmaller16,681
Larger16,862Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller14,625
Larger4,747Graduate Student PopulationSmaller2,056
Larger3,937Online Student PopulationSmaller1,074
Completion & Outcomes
Lower52%Graduate RateHigher56%
Higher26%Transfer-out RateLower22%
Lower72%Retention RateHigher75%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,138)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,097)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
1,469Number of faculties1,221
Higher$95,170Average Faculty SalaryLower$77,786
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.