George Fox University vs. Duquesne University

Comparable Facts

Compare George Fox University in Newberg, OR with Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Duquesne University is larger than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (8,234 students vs. 4,916 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• George Fox University is located in Newberg, OR (Town Fringe setting); Duquesne University is in Pittsburgh, PA (Large City setting).
• George Fox University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Duquesne University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: George Fox University 17:1; Duquesne University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 14.1% lower than at Duquesne University ($14,060 vs. $16,374).
• Out-of-state tuition is 14.6% higher at Duquesne University than at George Fox University (about $6,236 more per year; $48,986 vs. $42,750).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Duquesne University than at George Fox University (100% vs. 96%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 12.4% larger than aid received by George Fox University students ($29,850 vs. $26,549).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 5 points higher at Duquesne University than at George Fox University (29 vs. 24, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both George Fox University and Duquesne University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Duquesne University Aug 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Duquesne University average a 3.8 high school GPA, 0.1 higher than at George Fox University (3.7).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.1% at George Fox University vs. 13.4% at Duquesne University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, George Fox University graduates have a $4,634 lower median loan debt than Duquesne University graduates ($22,366 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, George Fox University graduates have an estimated $48 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Duquesne University graduates ($231 vs. $279).
• More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation (82% vs. 72%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.