| Portland State vs. Northern Colorado |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#216 in National Universities #4 in Oregon Colleges | Rankings* | #363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,118 Oregon Residents $29,136 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,901 Colorado Residents $26,979 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$17,745 Oregon Residents $23,334 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,376 Colorado Residents $26,446 Out-of-State |
| More$8,662 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,160 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier90.87% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.85% |
| Favorable18.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.01% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Larger19,951 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,869 |
| Larger15,414 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,480 |
| Larger4,537 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,389 |
| Larger3,460 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,553 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Lower24% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,138) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,097) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,066) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,415 | Number of faculty | 679 |
| Higher$107,329 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,228 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.