| Portland State vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#216 in National Universities #4 in Oregon Colleges | Rankings* | #232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,805 Oregon Residents $29,706 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,726 Montana Residents $29,604 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$16,854 Oregon Residents $22,296 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,983 Montana Residents $23,444 Out-of-State |
| More$7,700 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,578 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,125 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,185 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier98.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.00% |
| Favorable25.79% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.84% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| 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 | ||
| Larger22,858 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,788 |
| Larger17,753 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,648 |
| Larger5,105 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,140 |
| Larger2,812 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,044 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower54% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,352) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,603) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,548) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,469 | Number of faculties | 1,221 |
| Higher$93,029 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,421 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.