Willamette University vs. George Fox University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Northwest Conference

  • Both Willamette University and George Fox University are private.
  • Both schools are located in Oregon.
  • Willamette University has more expensive tuition of $48,268 than George Fox University ($40,940).
  • George Fox University has tighter acceptance rate of 81.89% than Willamette University (89.09%).
  • George Fox University is larger with 4,028 students than Willamette University (1,909 students).
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#124 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#7 in Oregon
Rankings#13 in Oregon
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Salem, ORLocationNewberg, OR
Known asGFU
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Baccalaureate College - Arts & SciencesCarnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$48,268Undergraduate$40,940
$47,622Graduate$16,192
$28,076Financial Aid$22,432
Admission
Application Fee
89.09%Acceptance Rate81.89%
11.01%Yield26.91%
Test Scores1,180 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
1,909Total Students4,028
1,367Undergraduate2,531
542Graduate1,497
Online Enrollment748
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
76%Graduation Rate71%
Transfer-out Rate22%
83%Retention Rate79%
$57,900Average Earning after Graduation$51,000
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Not OfferedDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,205)
$7,440 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,380)
$7,400 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$6,900 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$5,650 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
11 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
173 Full-time
85 Part-time
Number of Faculties191 Full-time
478 Part-time
477 Full-time
168 Part-time
Number of Staffs466 Full-time
556 Part-time
$98,720 for Faculties
$65,672 Part-time
Average Salary$69,475 for Faculties
$59,076 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