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Overview |
Howard | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Howard | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Howard | George Fox University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than George Fox University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 4,028 students)
Howard vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at George Fox University than Howard University ($38,860.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than George Fox University ($28,279 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 21.7% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,050 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than George Fox University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,779 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 16 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Howard (3.66)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than George Fox University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $2,800 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($22,366 vs. $27,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/