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San Diego State vs. Portland State

The following statements compare San Diego State University and Portland State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Portland State's tuition ($28,257) is more expensive than San Diego State ($20,170).
  • San Diego State's acceptance rate (34.44%) is lower than Portland State (90.91%).
  • San Diego State has higher yield (21.61%) than Portland State (19.58%).
  • Portland State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than San Diego State (25 to 1).
  • San Diego State (37,402 students) is larger than Portland State (21,609 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Portland State ($8,819) has higher amount of financial aid than San Diego State ($8,114).
  • San Diego State's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Portland State (52%).
San Diego State University

San Diego State University

Public, 4 years • San Diego, CA #183 National Universities, #37 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,290 In-State
$20,170 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,114
Test Scores
Admission
34.44% Acceptance Rate
21.61% Yield
Enrollment
32,194 Undergraduate
5,208 Graduate
1,456 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
954 Faculties (full-time)
2,751 Staffs (full-time)
$98,290 Faculty Salary
$72,714 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$14,344 annual charge
-8,664 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
$10,617 In-State
$28,257 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,819
Test Scores
Admission
90.91% Acceptance Rate
19.58% 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
-$7,785 annual charge
-2,032 capacity
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