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Overview |
Springfield College | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Springfield College | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $231 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | George Fox University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or George Fox University?
- Springfield College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Springfield College than George Fox University ($41,128.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than George Fox University ($27,930 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 5.1% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,050 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 14.5% larger than aid received George Fox University ($28,376 vs. $24,779)
Springfield College vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College 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 Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 47 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than George Fox University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,200)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $2,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($22,366 vs. $24,500)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($231 vs. $253)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/