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Overview |
George Fox University | Providence | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
George Fox University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
George Fox University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 90% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 4,028 students)
George Fox University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Providence?
- Providence College is 46.6% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Providence than George Fox University ($56,980.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than Providence ($28,840 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 26.7% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,050 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Fox University than Providence College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 25% larger than aid received George Fox University ($30,971 vs. $24,779)
George Fox University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or George Fox University .
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Providence (3.47)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Providence (52.8%)
George Fox University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Providence? 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 Providence and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than George Fox University (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $19,000 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($22,366 vs. $27,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/