George Fox vs Whitworth: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs in the NWC. George Fox runs $10,080 less per year.
Which one is right for you?
Neither school is better in the abstract — they are better for different athletes. These are the differences big enough to actually decide on.
Lean George Fox if…
- The number on the bill matters: George Fox lists $10,080 less per year in tuition and housing than Whitworth, and neither charges by residency.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at George Fox is $750 lower than at Whitworth.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 2 camps at George Fox against none listed at Whitworth.
Lean Whitworth if…
- On the figures we hold, Whitworth does not lead George Fox on any measure above. If you are choosing between them, the deciding factors are the ones no table holds: how the staff talks to you, where you would sit on the depth chart, and whether you would want to be there without softball.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price from IPEDS. Almost nobody pays it — athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off the top — but the gap between two schools is a fair read on the gap between two offers.
| Measure | George Fox | Whitworth |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $40,940 — George Fox leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $50,920 |
| Room & board | $13,600 | $13,700 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $54,540 — George Fox leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $64,620 |
What you leave with
Federal College Scorecard figures for all students at the institution, not softball players specifically. Read them as a signal about the degree, not about the program.
| Measure | George Fox | Whitworth |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 68% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $59,761/yr | $58,561/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,250 — George Fox leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $25,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 41% — George Fox leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 43% |
Getting in, and what you'd walk into
Admissions and size. A coach can support your file, but at most schools they cannot admit you — the academic profile below is the bar you still have to clear.
| Measure | George Fox | Whitworth |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 94% | 90% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 4,531 | 2,345 |
| Where it is | Newberg, OR | Spokane, WA |
The softball program itself
Division and conference set the ceiling; the postseason record and staff tell you what the program has actually done with it.
| Measure | George Fox | Whitworth |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Nathan Ohta | Bill Baber |
How you actually get in front of them
Camps and questionnaires are the two channels a recruit controls. Where a program runs its own camp, that camp is usually the shortest path to being evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
| Measure | George Fox | Whitworth |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 2 listed (2 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | — | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division III, so the scholarship rules are identical: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
What to do about it this week
Questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit one at any age. A program's own camp is where its staff does most of its evaluating — submit the questionnaire first so they know to look for you.
George Fox
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Youth Skills Camp08/06/2026 · 6 - 12 · $110
- Fall Prospect Camp09/12/2026 · 14 - 18 · $125
Whitworth
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
George Fox vs Whitworth: common questions
- Is George Fox or Whitworth cheaper?
- On published price, George Fox is cheaper — about $54,540 a year in tuition and housing, against $64,620 at Whitworth. That is sticker price; athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off it, so ask both coaches what an actual offer would look like.
- Which school graduates more of its students, George Fox or Whitworth?
- George Fox, at 69% against 68% at Whitworth (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do George Fox and Whitworth offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division III: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
- Do George Fox and Whitworth run softball camps?
- We track 2 camps at George Fox and none currently listed at Whitworth. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at George Fox and Whitworth?
- Both programs run a recruiting questionnaire, and that is the right first move — it is exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit it at any age. Fill out both, then follow with an email to each staff.
Cost, graduation and enrollment figures from IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education, 2023-24). Earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard. Postseason results from the NCAA Division I softball tournament records, 2021-2026. Rankings from NCAA.com and U.S. News & World Report. Figures describe the institution, not the softball roster.
We work hard to keep all data for George Fox and Whitworth accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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