NMSU vs. Portland State

The following statements compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus 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 NMSU ($25,271).
  • NMSU's acceptance rate (78.05%) is lower than Portland State (93.09%).
  • Portland State has higher yield (22.15%) than NMSU (18.78%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,020.
  • NMSU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Portland State (17 to 1).
  • Portland State (21,609 students) is larger than NMSU (14,268 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NMSU ($13,392) has higher amount of financial aid than Portland State ($8,819).
  • Portland State's graduation rate (52%) is higher than NMSU (50%).
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,147 In-State
$25,271 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,392
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
78.05% Acceptance Rate
18.78% Yield
Enrollment
11,591 Undergraduate
2,677 Graduate
2,815 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
637 Faculties (full-time)
2,831 Staffs (full-time)
$81,714 Faculty Salary
$54,455 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,052 annual charge
-3,188 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,200 annual charge
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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