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Overview |
Benedictine University | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $231 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | 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 Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at George Fox University than Benedictine University ($38,860.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than George Fox University ($25,658 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 27.1% lower than costs at George Fox University ($10,266 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than George Fox University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,779 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than George Fox University (91.7%)
Benedictine University vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Benedictine University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $3,800 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $49,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $66 lower median federal student loan debt than George Fox University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,366)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than George Fox University graduates. ($230 vs. $231)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University 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/