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Overview |
Northwestern College | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 1020/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Northwestern College | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $231 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern College | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | George Fox University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,253 students)
Northwestern College vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at George Fox University than Northwestern College ($38,860.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than George Fox University ($25,704 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 22.6% lower than costs at George Fox University ($10,644 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($24,779 vs. $20,487)
Northwestern College vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or George Fox University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Fox University or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1102) is 13 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than George Fox University (91.7%)
Northwestern College vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or George Fox 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 George Fox University and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than George Fox University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $296 lower median federal student loan debt than George Fox University graduates. ($22,070 vs. $22,366)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than George Fox University graduates. ($228 vs. $231)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/