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Portland, OR · Salem, OR
| University of Portland | Willamette University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,210/yr | $25,121/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,070/yr | $16,182/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,370 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,577/yr | $16,825/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,858/yr | $18,225/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,021/yr | $22,382/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $37,284/yr | $33,794/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $227/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,260/yr | $16,150/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,962/yr | $16,150/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,020/yr | $1,222/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,948/yr | $2,912/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $73,224/yr | $67,501/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $58,100/yr | $51,156/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $58,100/yr | $51,156/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 39% | 39% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 89% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1370 | 1240–1440 |
| SAT average | 1277 | 1377 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–31 | 28–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–34 · Math 23–29 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,041 | 4,107 |
| Students accepted | 8,624 | 3,249 |
| Students who enrolled | 729 | 504 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 8.5% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 13% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 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 | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 80% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 88% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $82,804/yr | $56,911/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $56,963–$112,160 | $30,585–$85,316 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 79% | 75% |
| White students graduating | 80% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 81% | 43% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 78% | 71% |
| Asian students graduating | 87% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $67,913/yr | $38,932/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 84% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 69% | 62% |
| Pell students who graduate | 75% | 69% |
| First-gen students who finish | 83% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 78% | 58% |
| Students who transfer out | 17% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $76,376/yr | $50,849/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 29% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Engineering 11% | Social Sciences 22% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% · Natural Resources & Conservation 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 29% of degrees | Social Sciences — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering — 11% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% 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) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $94,291/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $86,704/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 26% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,957 | 1,592 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 299 | 519 |
| Average professor pay | $10,167/mo | $11,083/mo |
| Full-time professors | 59% | 69% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $90,442 | $73,572 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Portland, OR | Salem, OR |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1901 | 1842 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Men | 35% | 38% |
| Women | 65% | 62% |
| White students | 38% | 65% |
| Black students | 3% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 21% | 15% |
| Asian students | 22% | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Other / not reported | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $19,056/yr | $15,686/yr |
| Endowment | $323.6M | $250.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,112 | 1,295 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,400/yr | $7,900/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,200/yr | $7,590/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | 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 | No | 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 I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 322 | 370 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.8M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $22.5M | $4.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $22.5M | $4.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $399,076 | $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, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.