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Overview |
George Fox University | Union University | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $256 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
George Fox University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 36% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,731 students)
George Fox University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Union University?
- George Fox University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at George Fox University than Union University ($38,860.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than George Fox University ($28,585 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 21.5% lower than costs at George Fox University ($10,740 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 15.1% larger than aid received George Fox University ($28,520 vs. $24,779)
George Fox University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 74 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Union University (52.6%)
George Fox University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Union 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 Union University and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Union University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $800 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,200)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $2,474 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($22,366 vs. $24,840)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($231 vs. $256)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/