- Western Oregon University is a public school while University of Portland (UP) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Oregon.
- UP has more expensive tuition of $54,900 than Western Oregon University ($30,735).
- UP has tighter acceptance rate of 69.54% than Western Oregon University (80.59%).
- UP has higher SAT scores of 1,315 than Western Oregon University (1,050).
- UP is larger with 3,793 students than Western Oregon University (3,751 students).
| Western Oregon University View More Rivals | University of Portland View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Oregon | Rankings | #4 in Oregon |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Monmouth, OR | Location | Portland, OR |
Western Oregon State College| Known as | UP | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,025 Oregon residents $30,735 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $54,900 |
| $18,432 Oregon residents $18,585 out-of-state | Graduate | $26,100 |
| $7,927 | Financial Aid | $31,849 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 80.59% | Acceptance Rate | 69.54% |
| 30.66% | Yield | 12.95% |
| 1,050 SAT | Test Scores | 1,315 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,751 | Total Students | 3,793 |
| 3,320 | Undergraduate | 3,390 |
| 431 | Graduate | 403 |
| 706 | Online Enrollment | 33 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,300) $9,122 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,166) $10,830 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 288 Full-time 41 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 287 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 753 Full-time 275 Part-time |
| $62,852 for Faculties $60,524 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,675 for Faculties $62,368 Part-time |