George Fox University vs. Pacific University (PU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Northwest Conference

  • Both George Fox University and Pacific University (PU) are private.
  • Both schools are located in Oregon.
  • PU has more expensive tuition of $54,466 than George Fox University ($40,940).
  • George Fox University has tighter acceptance rate of 81.89% than PU (84.49%).
  • George Fox University has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than PU (1,175).
  • George Fox University is larger with 4,028 students than PU (3,559 students).
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#13 in Oregon
Rankings#1 in Oregon
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Newberg, ORLocationForest Grove, OR
GFUKnown asPU
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$40,940Undergraduate$54,466
$16,192Graduate$37,805
$22,432Financial Aid$30,892
Admission
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$36 graduate
81.89%Acceptance Rate84.49%
26.91%Yield19.41%
1,180 SAT, 25 ACTTest Scores1,175 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
4,028Total Students3,559
2,531Undergraduate1,639
1,497Graduate1,920
748Online Enrollment182
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
71%Graduation Rate66%
22%Transfer-out Rate
79%Retention Rate77%
$51,000Average Earning after Graduation$51,400
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,380)
$7,400 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,033)
$7,932 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$5,650 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$6,476 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
191 Full-time
478 Part-time
Number of Faculties281 Full-time
162 Part-time
466 Full-time
556 Part-time
Number of Staffs672 Full-time
251 Part-time
$69,475 for Faculties
$59,076 Part-time
Average Salary$76,255 for Faculties
$67,597 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023