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Overview |
IWU | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $231 |
Diversity |
IWU | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 45% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at George Fox University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($38,860.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than George Fox University ($21,755 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 29.9% lower than costs at George Fox University ($10,050 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($24,779 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 3 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at IWU (3.61)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than George Fox University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan 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 $1,738 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $24,104)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($231 vs. $249)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/