University of Portland vs George Fox

Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, University of Portland and George Fox University stand as two distinct beacons of higher education, each offering a unique blend of academic excellence and vibrant campus life. While both institutions share a commitment to providing a transformative educational experience, they differ in several key aspects. From their contrasting acceptance rates and popular majors to their diverse student body demographics and graduation outcomes, this side-by-side comparison delves into the nuances that set these two universities apart. Explore the comprehensive table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, embarking on a journey towards a fulfilling and successful collegiate experience.

	George Fox University	University of Portland
Overview
Location	Newberg, Oregon	Portland, Oregon
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	82.0%	90.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	82.5%	81.2%
Application fees		$50
SAT range	1090 - 1350	1165 - 1360
ACT range	19 - 27	26 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	8.0%	18.0%
Students submitting ACT score	10.0%	10.0%
Total number of applicants	3,957	12,044
Total number of admissions given out	3,266	9,778
Admitted students who chose to enroll	647	911
Yield rate	19.8%	9.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$54,220	$63,438
Average net price	$31,236	$35,535
Tuition	$37,840	$49,424
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,200 Meal plan: $5,500	Room/dormitory: $10,556 Meal plan: $6,248
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $21,534	100.0% Average amount $30,748
Students receiving federal student loan	72.0% Average amount $5,564	43.0% Average amount $4,884
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $18,780	4.0% Average amount $21,458

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,559 Men 39.0% Women 61.0%	3,589 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%
Graduate students	1,726 Men 31.4% Women 68.6%	444 Men 35.1% Women 64.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	45.0%	69.7%
International students	0.5%	3.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,358	2,166
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Oregon Washington California Hawaii Colorado	Oregon California Washington Hawaii Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Theology Business Psychology	Education Engineering Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.5%	80.8%
Dropout rate	7.9%	3.6%
Transferred out	22.5%	15.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,566 Year 2: $74,307 Year 3: $81,113 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $79,191 Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: $79,443 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $72,250 Year 2: $74,721 Year 3: $77,301 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,179 Year 2: $60,230 Year 3: $68,898 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,390 Year 2: $57,125 Year 3: $64,215 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $66,736 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $56,992 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,569 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $54,632 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,499 Year 2: $46,227 Year 3: $48,515 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,935 Year 2: $40,945 Year 3: $46,179 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,147 Year 2: $46,924 Year 3: $43,877	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $100,806 Year 2: $132,866 Year 3: $127,021 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,456 Year 2: $85,538 Year 3: $107,900 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $82,660 Year 2: $78,612 Year 3: $85,638 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,479 Year 2: $72,510 Year 3: $80,550 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,084 Year 2: $70,296 Year 3: $76,962 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,009 Year 2: $61,144 Year 3: $70,813 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,727 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $68,336 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,261 Year 2: $58,402 Year 3: $67,610 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,438 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $65,757 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,067 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $60,165

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