Portland State vs Gonzaga
Which MBA program is right for you?
Portland State
Gonzaga
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Portland State | Gonzaga |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | #119 | #116 |
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 75% |
| Avg. GMAT | 580 | 540 |
| Avg. GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Class Size | 35 | 30 |
| Avg. Salary | $78,000 | $101,000 |
| Employment Rate | 82% | 85% |
| Annual Tuition | $21,000 | $41,000 |
The Verdict
Choose Portland State if…
you want Portland's urban campus with sustainability focus and tech sector access (Nike, Intel).
Full Portland State Profile →Choose Gonzaga if…
you want Jesuit ethics-based education in Spokane with supply chain and general management focus.
Full Gonzaga Profile →Why People Compare These Two
Already a popular Pacific Northwest comparison. Portland State (#132) in Portland offers urban campus access to Nike, Intel, and Columbia Sportswear. Gonzaga (#117) in Spokane has a Jesuit tradition with ethics-focused MBA education. Gonzaga outranks PSU by 15 positions. Portland's job market is significantly larger than Spokane's.
The Honest Take
Gonzaga has the ranking advantage. Portland State has the job market advantage. Portland's tech, athletic wear, and sustainability employer base is vastly larger than Spokane's. If you plan to work in Portland after your MBA, PSU's urban location provides better employer access than commuting 350 miles from Gonzaga. If you value Jesuit education and plan to recruit nationally, Gonzaga's higher ranking matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is higher ranked?
Gonzaga (#117) outranks Portland State (#132) by 15 positions.
Which has better employer access?
Portland State's urban Portland campus provides access to Nike, Intel, Columbia Sportswear, and hundreds of tech companies. Spokane's employer base is much smaller.
Which emphasizes sustainability more?
Both do. Portland State has a longer sustainability track record. Gonzaga approaches it through Jesuit social justice values.