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Overview |
St. Kate's | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 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 |
St. Kate's | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $231 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
St. Kate's | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 45% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | 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 St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,577 students)
St. Kate's vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or George Fox University?
- St Catherine University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at St. Kate's than George Fox University ($46,976.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than George Fox University ($19,976 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 31.8% lower than costs at George Fox University ($9,900 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 49.4% larger than aid received George Fox University ($37,012 vs. $24,779)
St. Kate's vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 57 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than George Fox University (91.7%)
St. Kate's vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than George Fox University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $1,100 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $5,634 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($22,366 vs. $28,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($231 vs. $289)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's 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/