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Overview |
George Fox University | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $222 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
George Fox University | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 18% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 1,014 students)
George Fox University vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Northwest University?
- George Fox University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at George Fox University than Northwest University ($38,860.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than George Fox University ($23,722 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 28.7% lower than costs at George Fox University ($10,140 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Northwest University ($24,779 vs. $22,486)
George Fox University vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 93 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than George Fox University (91.7%)
George Fox University vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Northwest University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northwest University and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Northwest University (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than George Fox University graduates. ($21,532 vs. $22,366)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than George Fox University graduates. ($222 vs. $231)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/