- George Fox University is a private school while Portland State University (Portland State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Oregon.
- George Fox University has more expensive tuition of $40,940 than Portland State ($30,138).
- George Fox University has tighter acceptance rate of 81.89% than Portland State (92.44%).
- Portland State is larger with 21,609 students than George Fox University (4,028 students).
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| #13 in Oregon | Rankings | #194 in National Universities #9 in Oregon |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Newberg, OR | Location | Portland, OR |
GFU| Known as | Portland State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,940 | Undergraduate | $11,238 Oregon residents $30,138 out-of-state |
| $16,192 | Graduate | $17,202 Oregon residents $24,693 out-of-state |
| $22,432 | Financial Aid | $8,819 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $67 graduate | |
| 81.89% | Acceptance Rate | 92.44% |
| 26.91% | Yield | 30.62% |
| 1,180 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,028 | Total Students | 21,609 |
| 2,531 | Undergraduate | 16,862 |
| 1,497 | Graduate | 4,747 |
| 748 | Online Enrollment | 3,937 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $51,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,380) $7,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,138) $7,365 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,650 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 191 Full-time 478 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 742 Full-time 727 Part-time |
| 466 Full-time 556 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,303 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| $69,475 for Faculties $59,076 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,029 for Faculties $72,194 Part-time |