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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 ($30,138) is more expensive than NAU ($28,900).
  • NAU's acceptance rate (79.99%) is lower than Portland State (93.09%).
  • Portland State has higher yield (22.15%) than NAU (15.54%).
  • Portland State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than NAU (20 to 1).
  • NAU (28,086 students) is larger than Portland State (21,609 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NAU ($9,955) has higher amount of financial aid than Portland State ($8,819).
  • NAU's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Portland State (52%).
Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University

Public, 4 years • Flagstaff, AZ #245 National Universities, #2 in Arizona more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,652 In-State
$28,900 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,955
Test Scores
Admission
79.99% Acceptance Rate
15.54% Yield
Enrollment
23,204 Undergraduate
4,882 Graduate
5,570 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
975 Faculties (full-time)
2,934 Staffs (full-time)
$80,061 Faculty Salary
$65,428 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,180 annual charge
-9,952 capacity
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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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