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Overview |
MVNU | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MVNU | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 1020/1290 | ||
| 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 |
MVNU | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $231 |
Diversity |
MVNU | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MVNU | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | George Fox University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than MVNU based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 1,941 students)
MVNU vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than MVNU for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at George Fox University than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($38,860.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than George Fox University ($23,391 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 35.8% lower than costs at George Fox University ($9,612 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($24,779 vs. $23,202)
MVNU vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU 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 MVNU .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 42 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than MVNU (85.3%)
MVNU vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $2,900 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,100)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,170 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $26,536)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($231 vs. $274)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/