Pace University vs. George Fox University

Comparable Facts

Compare Pace University in New York, NY with George Fox University in Newberg, OR on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Pace University is larger than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (13,634 students vs. 4,916 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Pace University is located in New York, NY (Large City setting); George Fox University is in Newberg, OR (Town Fringe setting).
• Pace University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. George Fox University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Pace University 14:1; George Fox University 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 37.7% lower than at Pace University ($14,060 vs. $22,553).
• Out-of-state tuition is 24.7% higher at Pace University than at George Fox University (about $10,540 more per year; $53,290 vs. $42,750).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Pace University than at George Fox University (99% vs. 96%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University students is 32.3% larger than aid received by George Fox University students ($35,136 vs. $26,549).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at Pace University than at George Fox University (26 vs. 24, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Pace University and George Fox University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Pace University Feb 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at George Fox University average a 3.7 high school GPA, 0.3 higher than at Pace University (3.4).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 8.1% at Pace University vs. 18.1% at George Fox University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, George Fox University graduates have a $2,634 lower median loan debt than Pace University graduates ($22,366 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, George Fox University graduates have an estimated $27 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Pace University graduates ($231 vs. $258).
• More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University students, three years after graduation (72% vs. 65%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.