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Overview |
George Fox University | OSU | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
George Fox University | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $242 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
George Fox University | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 41% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 4,028 students)
George Fox University vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or OSU?
- George Fox University is 272.8% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at George Fox University than Oregon State University ($38,860.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than George Fox University ($21,163 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 9.1% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($13,050 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Fox University than Oregon State University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 167.6% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($24,779 vs. $9,260)
George Fox University vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University (1113) is 24 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming OSU 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 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at OSU (3.61)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than OSU (82.5%)
George Fox University vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or OSU? 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 OSU and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Oregon State University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $1,134 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $23,500)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($231 vs. $242)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/