- Both Portland State University (Portland State) and University of Northern Colorado are public.
- Portland State is located in Portland, OR and University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO.
- Portland State has more expensive tuition of $30,138 than University of Northern Colorado ($26,204).
- University of Northern Colorado has tighter acceptance rate of 89.08% than Portland State (92.44%).
- Portland State is larger with 21,609 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
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| #194 in National Universities #9 in Oregon | Rankings | #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Portland, OR | Location | Greeley, CO |
Portland State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,238 Oregon residents $30,138 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,010 Colorado residents $26,204 out-of-state |
| $17,202 Oregon residents $24,693 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state |
| $8,819 | Financial Aid | $7,813 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $67 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 92.44% | Acceptance Rate | 89.08% |
| 30.62% | Yield | 32.28% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,609 | Total Students | 9,380 |
| 16,862 | Undergraduate | 6,728 |
| 4,747 | Graduate | 2,652 |
| 3,937 | Online Enrollment | 1,594 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $50,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,100 |
| 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: 3,542) $6,873 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 | 14 to 1 |
| 742 Full-time 727 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 441 Full-time 290 Part-time |
| 2,303 Full-time 840 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time |
| $93,029 for Faculties $72,194 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time |