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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | George Fox University | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 |
Palm Beach Atlantic | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $231 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | 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
- George Fox University is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,828 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Palm Beach Atlantic for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at George Fox University than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($38,860.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($28,840 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 11.6% lower than costs at George Fox University ($11,690 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than George Fox University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($24,779 vs. $22,749)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 24 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than George Fox University (91.7%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,300)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $338 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($22,366 vs. $22,704)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($231 vs. $234)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/