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Overview |
SAU | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
SAU | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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 |
SAU | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $231 |
Diversity |
SAU | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
SAU | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at George Fox University than Spring Arbor University ($38,860.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than George Fox University ($22,375 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 22.5% lower than costs at George Fox University ($10,652 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than George Fox University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($24,779 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU 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 SAU .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 16 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SAU (3.61)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Spring Arbor University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $6,400 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,600)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $1,677 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $24,043)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($231 vs. $248)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/