- Both Western Oregon University and Portland State University (Portland State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Oregon.
- Western Oregon University has more expensive tuition of $30,735 than Portland State ($30,138).
- Western Oregon University has tighter acceptance rate of 80.59% than Portland State (92.44%).
- Portland State is larger with 21,609 students than Western Oregon University (3,751 students).
| Western Oregon University View More Rivals | Portland State University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Oregon | Rankings | #194 in National Universities #9 in Oregon |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Monmouth, OR | Location | Portland, OR |
Western Oregon State College| Known as | Portland State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,025 Oregon residents $30,735 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,238 Oregon residents $30,138 out-of-state |
| $18,432 Oregon residents $18,585 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,202 Oregon residents $24,693 out-of-state |
| $7,927 | Financial Aid | $8,819 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $67 graduate |
| 80.59% | Acceptance Rate | 92.44% |
| 30.66% | Yield | 30.62% |
| 1,050 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,751 | Total Students | 21,609 |
| 3,320 | Undergraduate | 16,862 |
| 431 | Graduate | 4,747 |
| 706 | Online Enrollment | 3,937 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,300) $9,122 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,138) $7,365 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 288 Full-time 41 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 742 Full-time 727 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,303 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| $62,852 for Faculties $60,524 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,029 for Faculties $72,194 Part-time |