| Portland State vs. UO |
#216 in National Universities #4 in Oregon Colleges | Rankings* | #239 in National Universities #7 in Oregon Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,118 Oregon Residents $29,136 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,320 Oregon Residents $42,516 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$17,745 Oregon Residents $23,334 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$19,474 Oregon Residents $33,379 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,662 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,938 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier90.87% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.30% |
| Favorable18.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.40% |
| 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 Work experience 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller19,951 | Total Enrollment | Larger24,404 |
| Smaller15,414 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,622 |
| Larger4,537 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,782 |
| Larger3,460 | Online Student Population | Smaller648 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| Higher24% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,138) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,983) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,097) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,415 | Number of faculty | 1,438 |
| Lower$107,329 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$111,819 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.