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Overview |
George Fox University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1105/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
George Fox University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
George Fox University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 38% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 4,028 students)
George Fox University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 30.3% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than George Fox University ($50,624.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than Widener University-Main Campus ($28,840 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 16.5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,050 vs. $15,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at George Fox University as Widener University Main Campus (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 30.8% larger than aid received George Fox University ($32,412 vs. $24,779)
George Fox University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 57 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
George Fox University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,366 vs. $27,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/