- Both Portland State University (Portland State) and Eastern Washington University (EWU) are public.
- Portland State is located in Portland, OR and EWU is located in Cheney, WA.
- Portland State has more expensive tuition of $30,138 than EWU ($25,892).
- Portland State has tighter acceptance rate of 92.44% than EWU (96.20%).
- Portland State is larger with 21,609 students than EWU (10,910 students).
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| #194 in National Universities #9 in Oregon | Rankings | #11 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Portland, OR | Location | Cheney, WA |
Portland State| Known as | EWU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $8,353 Washington residents $25,892 out-of-state |
| $17,202 Oregon residents $24,693 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,757 Washington residents $29,102 out-of-state |
| $8,819 | Financial Aid | $10,190 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $67 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 92.44% | Acceptance Rate | 96.20% |
| 30.62% | Yield | 38.20% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 21,609 | Total Students | 10,910 |
| 16,862 | Undergraduate | 7,604 |
| 4,747 | Graduate | 3,306 |
| 3,937 | Online Enrollment | 2,808 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $50,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,138) $7,365 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,788) $8,090 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 | 19 to 1 |
| 742 Full-time 727 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 444 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 2,303 Full-time 840 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,215 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| $93,029 for Faculties $72,194 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,674 for Faculties $65,357 Part-time |