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Overview |
George Fox University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $274 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
George Fox University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 77% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,903 students)
George Fox University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Southern Adventist University?
- George Fox University is 69.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at George Fox University than Southern Adventist University ($38,860.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than George Fox University ($24,332 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 56.7% lower than costs at George Fox University ($8,330 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than George Fox University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 77% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($24,779 vs. $14,000)
George Fox University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or George Fox University .
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
George Fox University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Southern Adventist University (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,600)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,366 vs. $26,500)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($231 vs. $274)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/