MSU vs. Portland State

The following statements compare Montana State University and Portland State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • MSU's tuition ($31,337) is more expensive than Portland State ($30,138).
  • MSU's acceptance rate (73.33%) is lower than Portland State (93.09%).
  • Portland State has higher yield (22.15%) than MSU (17.77%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,170.
  • Portland State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than MSU (18 to 1).
  • Portland State (21,609 students) is larger than MSU (16,681 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Portland State ($8,819) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($5,742).
  • MSU's graduation rate (56%) is higher than Portland State (52%).
Montana State University

Montana State University

Public, 4 years • Bozeman, MT #150 National Universities, #1 in Montana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,083 In-State
$31,337 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,742
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
73.33% Acceptance Rate
17.77% Yield
Enrollment
14,625 Undergraduate
2,056 Graduate
1,074 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
736 Faculties (full-time)
2,517 Staffs (full-time)
$77,421 Faculty Salary
$58,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,801 capacity
Portland State University

Portland State University

Public, 4 years • Portland, OR #194 National Universities, #9 in Oregon more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,238 In-State
$30,138 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,819
Test Scores
Admission
93.09% Acceptance Rate
22.15% Yield
Enrollment
16,862 Undergraduate
4,747 Graduate
3,937 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
742 Faculties (full-time)
2,303 Staffs (full-time)
$93,029 Faculty Salary
$72,194 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,365 annual charge
-2,138 capacity
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