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Overview |
NNU | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
NNU | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $231 |
Diversity |
NNU | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 45% | ||
Campus |
NNU | 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 NNU based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at George Fox University than Northwest Nazarene University ($38,860.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than George Fox University ($25,674 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 24.3% lower than costs at George Fox University ($10,500 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than George Fox University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($24,779 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 33 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NNU (3.59)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $6,000 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $3,634 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $26,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/