- Both Portland State University (Portland State) and Southern Utah University are public.
- Portland State is located in Portland, OR and Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, UT.
- Portland State has more expensive tuition of $30,138 than Southern Utah University ($20,586).
- Southern Utah University has tighter acceptance rate of 75.80% than Portland State (92.44%).
- Portland State is larger with 21,609 students than Southern Utah University (14,330 students).
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| #194 in National Universities #9 in Oregon | Rankings | #5 in Utah |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Portland, OR | Location | Cedar City, UT |
Portland State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | $6,770 Utah residents $20,586 out-of-state |
| $17,202 Oregon residents $24,693 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,338 Utah residents $24,548 out-of-state |
| $8,819 | Financial Aid | $9,027 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $67 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 92.44% | Acceptance Rate | 75.80% |
| 30.62% | Yield | 21.38% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 21,609 | Total Students | 14,330 |
| 16,862 | Undergraduate | 12,649 |
| 4,747 | Graduate | 1,681 |
| 3,937 | Online Enrollment | 3,962 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $50,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,500 |
| 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: 977) $4,038 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,378 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 742 Full-time 727 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 339 Full-time 109 Part-time |
| 2,303 Full-time 840 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 877 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $93,029 for Faculties $72,194 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,846 for Faculties $58,869 Part-time |