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Overview |
George Fox University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
George Fox University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $270 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
George Fox University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 61% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,559 students)
George Fox University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Pacific than George Fox University ($50,884.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than Pacific ($28,840 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 10.4% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,050 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than George Fox University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 34.5% larger than aid received George Fox University ($33,340 vs. $24,779)
George Fox University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 1 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming George Fox University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than George Fox University (91.7%)
George Fox University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Pacific University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,800)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $3,790 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($22,366 vs. $26,156)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($231 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/