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Overview |
HPU | George Fox University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
HPU | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
HPU | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $231 |
Diversity |
HPU | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
HPU | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 45% | ||
Campus |
HPU | George Fox University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 4,028 students)
HPU vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at George Fox University than High Point University ($38,860.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than HPU ($28,840 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 26.6% lower than costs at High Point University ($13,050 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Fox University than High Point University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 30.9% larger than aid received High Point University ($24,779 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU 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 HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 24 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming HPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at HPU (3.4)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than HPU (78.9%)
HPU vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $7,000 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $55 lower median federal student loan debt than HPU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $22,421)
- George Fox University and HPU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($231 vs. $231)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/