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UT Nova Pacific Linfield Eckerd College SPU UCF USF Main Campus FAU OSU Whitworth University FGCU| Florida Southern College | George Fox University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $231 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Southern | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | 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 Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or George Fox University?
- Florida Southern College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Florida Southern than George Fox University ($39,700.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than George Fox University ($27,324 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 5.2% lower than costs at George Fox University ($12,400 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 11.9% larger than aid received George Fox University ($27,730 vs. $24,779)
Florida Southern vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 83 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Florida Southern College (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,700)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $1,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($22,366 vs. $24,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($231 vs. $248)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern 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/