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Overview |
George Fox University | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,531 | 1,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #94 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,220 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,220 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,649 | $41,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,881 | $33,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,737 | 6,185 | ||
| Admitted | 3,603 | 3,092 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/28 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 |
George Fox University | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $180 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
George Fox University | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 53% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (4,531 students vs. 1,544 students)
George Fox University vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 51.8% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $40,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Whitman College than George Fox University ($61,070.00 vs. $40,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than Whitman College ($30,649 vs. $41,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 7.6% lower than costs at Whitman College ($13,600 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Fox University than Whitman College (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 34.4% larger than aid received George Fox University ($33,441 vs. $24,881)
George Fox University vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 225 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Whitman College (50%)
George Fox University vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Whitman 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 Whitman College and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than George Fox University (86% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $7,900 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,000)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $4,866 lower median federal student loan debt than George Fox University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,366)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than George Fox University graduates. ($180 vs. $231)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/