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Overview |
George Fox University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Fox University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $261 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
George Fox University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 16% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 4,028 students)
George Fox University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Abilene Christian University than George Fox University ($40,300.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than Abilene Christian University ($28,840 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 13.5% lower than costs at George Fox University ($11,500 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 6.1% larger than aid received George Fox University ($26,280 vs. $24,779)
George Fox University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 3 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
George Fox University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Abilene Christian University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $2,959 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,366 vs. $25,325)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($231 vs. $261)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/