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Newberg, OR · Monmouth, OR
| George Fox University | Western Oregon University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,679/yr | $17,237/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,871/yr | $15,575/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,250 | $20,609 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,580/yr | $14,585/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,631/yr | $16,151/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $32,052/yr | $17,974/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $36,847/yr | $20,243/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $257/mo | $218/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,060/yr | $12,528/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,060/yr | $12,528/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,125/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,400/yr | $2,676/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $58,644/yr | $25,062/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,750/yr | $11,879/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $42,750/yr | $32,534/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 41% |
| Students taking federal loans | 54% | 74% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 94% | 98% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1340 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1197 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–29 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–28 · Math 19–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,737 | 2,898 |
| Students accepted | 3,603 | 2,860 |
| Students who enrolled | 603 | 649 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 11% | 3% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 72% | 47% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,761/yr | $51,815/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,365–$89,001 | $33,582–$71,166 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 73% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 74% | 48% |
| Black students graduating | 80% | 17% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 51% |
| Asian students graduating | 79% | 55% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $53,568/yr | $42,537/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 66% | 29% |
| Pell students who graduate | 65% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 72% | 42% |
| Low-income students who finish | 64% | 40% |
| Students who transfer out | 22% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,771/yr | $46,467/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 11% | Education 19% · Psychology 12% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 18% of degrees | Education — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $100,313/yr | Special Education and Teaching — $61,018/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 10% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,699 | 3,103 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,562 | 555 |
| Average professor pay | $8,565/mo | $7,388/mo |
| Full-time professors | 34% | 74% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $65,806 | $41,710 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Newberg, OR | Monmouth, OR |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1885 | 1856 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Men | 42% | 36% |
| Women | 58% | 64% |
| White students | 66% | 55% |
| Black students | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 27% |
| Asian students | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 28% | 42% |
| Part-time students | 7.1% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,166/yr | $9,229/yr |
| Endowment | $34.3M | $26.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,380 | 1,300 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,700/yr | $9,360/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,900/yr | $3,150/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Religious affiliation | Friends | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 595 | 407 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $1.4M |
| Athletics budget | $6.4M | $9.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.6M | $9.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $88,254 | $79,820 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.