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NAU vs. Portland State

The following statements compare Northern Arizona University and Portland State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Portland State's tuition ($29,136) is more expensive than NAU ($20,044).
  • NAU's acceptance rate (89.61%) is lower than Portland State (90.87%).
  • Portland State has higher yield (18.21%) than NAU (15.82%).
  • Portland State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than NAU (19 to 1).
  • NAU (28,467 students) is larger than Portland State (19,951 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NAU ($13,046) has higher amount of financial aid than Portland State ($10,442).
  • NAU's graduation rate (61%) is higher than Portland State (53%).
Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University

Public, 4 years • Flagstaff, AZ #303 National Universities, #4 in Arizona more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,619 In-State
$20,044 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,046
Test Scores
Admission
89.61% Acceptance Rate
15.82% Yield
Enrollment
22,990 Undergraduate
5,477 Graduate
5,237 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,115 Faculties (full-time)
3,324 Staffs (full-time)
$88,586 Faculty Salary
$73,478 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Portland State University

Portland State University

Public, 4 years • Portland, OR #382 National Universities, #13 in Oregon more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,118 In-State
$29,136 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,442
Test Scores
Admission
90.87% Acceptance Rate
18.21% Yield
Enrollment
15,414 Undergraduate
4,537 Graduate
3,460 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
716 Faculties (full-time)
2,255 Staffs (full-time)
$107,329 Faculty Salary
$81,552 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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