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Overview |
George Fox University | PLU | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
George Fox University | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Fox University | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $266 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
George Fox University | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,633 students)
George Fox University vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at PLU than George Fox University ($49,472.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than George Fox University ($24,825 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 10.4% lower than costs at George Fox University ($11,826 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than George Fox University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 47% larger than aid received George Fox University ($36,435 vs. $24,779)
George Fox University vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 28 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming PLU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman PLU 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 PLU (88.9%)
George Fox University vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or PLU? 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 PLU and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than George Fox University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $3,300 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $3,434 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $25,800)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($231 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/