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Overview |
George Fox University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,531 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,220 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,220 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,649 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,881 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,737 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 3,603 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
George Fox University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 73% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (4,531 students vs. 2,112 students)
George Fox University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $40,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Willamette University than George Fox University ($48,000.00 vs. $40,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than George Fox University ($27,716 vs. $30,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 13.9% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,600 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 38.2% larger than aid received George Fox University ($34,396 vs. $24,881)
George Fox University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 139 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Willamette University (79.1%)
George Fox University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Willamette 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 Willamette University and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than George Fox University (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $5,300 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $3,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($22,366 vs. $26,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/