- Both Southern Utah University and Portland State University (Portland State) are public.
- Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, UT and Portland State is located in Portland, OR.
- 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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| #5 in Utah | Rankings | #194 in National Universities #9 in Oregon |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cedar City, UT | Location | Portland, OR |
| Known as | Portland State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,770 Utah residents $20,586 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,238 Oregon residents $30,138 out-of-state |
| $8,338 Utah residents $24,548 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,202 Oregon residents $24,693 out-of-state |
| $9,027 | Financial Aid | $8,819 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $67 graduate | |
| 75.80% | Acceptance Rate | 92.44% |
| 21.38% | Yield | 30.62% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 14,330 | Total Students | 21,609 |
| 12,649 | Undergraduate | 16,862 |
| 1,681 | Graduate | 4,747 |
| 3,962 | Online Enrollment | 3,937 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $45,500 | 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: 977) $4,038 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,138) $7,365 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,378 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 339 Full-time 109 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 742 Full-time 727 Part-time |
| 877 Full-time 321 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,303 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| $67,846 for Faculties $58,869 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,029 for Faculties $72,194 Part-time |