- Both Portland State University (Portland State) and California State University-Sacramento (Sacramento State) are public.
- Portland State is located in Portland, OR and Sacramento State is located in Sacramento, CA.
- Portland State has more expensive tuition of $30,138 than Sacramento State ($19,482).
- Sacramento State has tighter acceptance rate of 67.76% than Portland State (92.44%).
- Sacramento State is larger with 31,818 students than Portland State (21,609 students).
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| #194 in National Universities #9 in Oregon | Rankings | #51 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Portland, OR | Location | Sacramento, CA |
Portland State| Known as | Sacramento State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,238 Oregon residents $30,138 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,602 California residents $19,482 out-of-state |
| $17,202 Oregon residents $24,693 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,036 California residents $18,540 out-of-state |
| $8,819 | Financial Aid | $8,951 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $67 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 92.44% | Acceptance Rate | 67.76% |
| 30.62% | Yield | 21.95% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 21,609 | Total Students | 31,818 |
| 16,862 | Undergraduate | 28,921 |
| 4,747 | Graduate | 2,897 |
| 3,937 | Online Enrollment | 2,262 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $50,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,200 |
| 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: 2,138) $7,365 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) $7,744 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 742 Full-time 727 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 821 Full-time 885 Part-time |
| 2,303 Full-time 840 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,243 Full-time 927 Part-time |
| $93,029 for Faculties $72,194 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,328 for Faculties $69,213 Part-time |