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Overview |
Valpo | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Valpo | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Valpo | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | George Fox University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or George Fox University?
- Valparaiso University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Valpo than George Fox University ($43,400.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than George Fox University ($22,755 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($13,050 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 40.1% larger than aid received George Fox University ($34,706 vs. $24,779)
Valpo vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo 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 Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 70 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than George Fox University (91.7%)
Valpo vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than George Fox University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $5,000 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,366 vs. $27,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/