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Overview |
George Fox University | SPU | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,531 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,220 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,220 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,649 | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,881 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
George Fox University | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,737 | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | 3,603 | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
George Fox University | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $264 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
George Fox University | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 26% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (4,531 students vs. 2,659 students)
George Fox University vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or SPU?
- George Fox University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($40,220.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at George Fox University than Seattle Pacific University ($40,220.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than George Fox University ($26,155 vs. $30,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 14% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($13,600 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than George Fox University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 12.8% larger than aid received George Fox University ($28,070 vs. $24,881)
George Fox University vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 56 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming SPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SPU (3.53)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than SPU (91.1%)
George Fox University vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or SPU? 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 SPU and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than George Fox University (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $1,400 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $3,237 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $25,603)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($231 vs. $264)
- More SPU 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 https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/