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Overview |
George Fox University | Linfield | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Fox University | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $258 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 13% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
George Fox University | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Linfield | ||
| 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
- George Fox University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 1,754 students)
George Fox University vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Linfield than George Fox University ($46,700.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than Linfield ($28,840 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 4.2% lower than costs at Linfield University ($13,050 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 20% larger than aid received George Fox University ($29,744 vs. $24,779)
George Fox University vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at George Fox University (1089) is 28 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming George Fox University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Linfield (88.7%)
George Fox University vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Linfield? 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 Linfield and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than George Fox University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $7,400 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($22,366 vs. $25,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/