- Both Montana State University (MSU) and Portland State University (Portland State) are public.
- MSU is located in Bozeman, MT and Portland State is located in Portland, OR.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $31,337 than Portland State ($30,138).
- MSU has tighter acceptance rate of 83.11% than Portland State (92.44%).
- Portland State is larger with 21,609 students than MSU (16,681 students).
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| #150 in National Universities #1 in Montana | Rankings | #194 in National Universities #9 in Oregon |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bozeman, MT | Location | Portland, OR |
MSU| Known as | Portland State | |
| Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,083 Montana residents $31,337 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,238 Oregon residents $30,138 out-of-state |
| $7,313 Montana residents $24,863 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,202 Oregon residents $24,693 out-of-state |
| $5,742 | Financial Aid | $8,819 |
| Admission | ||
| $38 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $67 graduate |
| 83.11% | Acceptance Rate | 92.44% |
| 24.08% | Yield | 30.62% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,681 | Total Students | 21,609 |
| 14,625 | Undergraduate | 16,862 |
| 2,056 | Graduate | 4,747 |
| 1,074 | Online Enrollment | 3,937 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $48,900 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | 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 | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 736 Full-time 485 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 742 Full-time 727 Part-time |
| 2,517 Full-time 819 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,303 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| $77,421 for Faculties $58,063 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,029 for Faculties $72,194 Part-time |