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Overview |
Harding University | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Harding University | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1020/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Harding University | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Harding University | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Harding University | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | George Fox 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
- Harding University is larger than than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 4,028 students)
Harding University vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 72.7% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at George Fox University than Harding University ($38,860.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than George Fox University ($19,558 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 63.5% lower than costs at George Fox University ($7,984 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Harding University as George Fox University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 68.8% larger than aid received Harding University ($24,779 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University or George Fox University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Fox University or Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 46 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Harding University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University or George Fox 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 George Fox University and Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than George Fox University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,800)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($22,366 vs. $27,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harding University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/