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Overview |
George Fox University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
George Fox University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,028 students)
George Fox University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Wilkes than George Fox University ($39,134.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than George Fox University ($27,918 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 21.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,050 vs. $15,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at George Fox University as Wilkes University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 18.8% larger than aid received George Fox University ($29,441 vs. $24,779)
George Fox University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 36 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than George Fox University (91.7%)
George Fox University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Wilkes University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $9,200 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $3,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($22,366 vs. $26,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/