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Overview |
George Fox University | NCU | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
George Fox University | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $245 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
George Fox University | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 699 students)
George Fox University vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or NCU?
- George Fox University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at George Fox University than Northwest Christian University ($38,860.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Christian University than George Fox University ($23,787 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 24.5% lower than costs at George Fox University ($10,480 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than George Fox University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 20% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($24,779 vs. $20,642)
George Fox University vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 97 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NCU (3.45)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than NCU (66.8%)
George Fox University vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or NCU? 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 NCU and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than George Fox University (100% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $3,100 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,900)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $1,365 lower median federal student loan debt than NCU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $23,731)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than NCU graduates. ($231 vs. $245)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/