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Overview |
George Fox University | SU | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
George Fox University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
George Fox University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $258 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
George Fox University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 48% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 4,028 students)
George Fox University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or SU?
- George Fox University is 15% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at George Fox University than Shenandoah University ($38,860.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than George Fox University ($26,143 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 16.2% lower than costs at George Fox University ($11,230 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,779 vs. $23,467)
George Fox University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 84 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SU (3.7)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than SU (80.4%)
George Fox University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or SU? 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 SU and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Shenandoah University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,300)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $25,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/