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Overview |
George Fox University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
George Fox University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
George Fox University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 37% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,026 students)
George Fox University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Arcadia than George Fox University ($46,430.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than Arcadia ($28,840 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 5.1% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,050 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than George Fox University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 24.8% larger than aid received George Fox University ($30,934 vs. $24,779)
George Fox University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 15 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Arcadia 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 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
George Fox University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is the same as at Arcadia University (62% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,400)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,366 vs. $27,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia 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/