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Forest Grove, OR · Salem, OR
| Pacific University | Willamette University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $35,273/yr | $25,121/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,318/yr | $16,182/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,223 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,607/yr | $16,825/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $29,844/yr | $18,225/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $34,369/yr | $22,382/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $40,911/yr | $33,794/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,620/yr | $16,150/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,252/yr | $16,150/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,050/yr | $1,222/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,800/yr | $2,912/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $72,374/yr | $67,501/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $56,374/yr | $51,156/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $56,374/yr | $51,156/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 81% | 39% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 900–1240 | 1240–1440 |
| SAT average | 1090 | 1377 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–29 | 28–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–27 · Math 18–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,817 | 4,107 |
| Students accepted | 2,585 | 3,249 |
| Students who enrolled | 400 | 504 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 8% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 13% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| 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) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,583/yr | $56,911/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,184–$86,206 | $30,585–$85,316 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 70% | 75% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 71% | 43% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 53% | 71% |
| Asian students graduating | 85% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,936/yr | $38,932/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 55% | 62% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 69% |
| First-gen students who finish | 62% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 62% | 58% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,158/yr | $50,849/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Parks, Recreation & Fitness 17% · Health Professions 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% | Social Sciences 22% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% · Natural Resources & Conservation 8% |
| Most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 17% of degrees | Social Sciences — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 17% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Physical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $117,165/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $86,704/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,516 | 1,592 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,838 | 519 |
| Average professor pay | $9,129/mo | $11,083/mo |
| Full-time professors | 68% | 69% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $64,458 | $73,572 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Salem, OR |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1849 | 1842 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Men | 44% | 38% |
| Women | 56% | 62% |
| White students | 42% | 65% |
| Black students | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 20% | 15% |
| Asian students | 13% | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 8.7% |
| Other / not reported | 7.2% | 3.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.4% | 1.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,774/yr | $15,686/yr |
| Endowment | $64.8M | $250.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,048 | 1,295 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,290/yr | $7,900/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,768/yr | $7,590/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 24 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 585 | 370 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.2M | $4.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.2M | $4.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $86,285 | $60,694 |
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.