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Overview |
George Fox University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,531 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,220 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,220 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,649 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,881 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,737 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 3,603 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
George Fox University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $129 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
George Fox University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 4,531 students)
George Fox University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $40,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Jefferson than George Fox University ($44,400.00 vs. $40,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than George Fox University ($29,097 vs. $30,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 26.8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,600 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 32.9% larger than aid received George Fox University ($33,063 vs. $24,881)
George Fox University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or George Fox University .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
George Fox University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and George Fox University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $73,900 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $49,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,866 lower median federal student loan debt than George Fox University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $22,366)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than George Fox University graduates. ($129 vs. $231)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/