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Overview |
George Fox University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,531 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,220 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,220 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,649 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,881 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,737 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 3,603 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $253 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
George Fox University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 15% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (4,531 students vs. 3,857 students)
George Fox University vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Western Oregon State College?
- George Fox University is 346.9% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($40,220.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at George Fox University than Western Oregon University ($40,220.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than George Fox University ($15,249 vs. $30,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 17.1% lower than costs at George Fox University ($11,610 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Fox University than Western Oregon University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 199.1% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($24,881 vs. $8,319)
George Fox University vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 143 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than George Fox University (96.4%)
George Fox University vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Western Oregon University (62% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,400)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $2,136 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($22,366 vs. $24,502)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($231 vs. $253)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/