George Fox vs Pepperdine

George Fox University and Pepperdine University, both esteemed private institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. George Fox, rooted in Quaker values, fosters a close-knit community in Newberg, Oregon, while Pepperdine, with its Christian heritage, thrives in the vibrant city of Malibu, California. While both universities boast strong academic programs, George Fox excels in nursing and education, while Pepperdine shines in business and law. Acceptance rates vary, with George Fox being slightly more accessible, and graduation rates reflect the institutions' commitment to student success. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' unique offerings, including student demographics, popular majors, and financial aid opportunities, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	George Fox University	Pepperdine University
Overview
Location	Newberg, Oregon	Malibu, California
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	82.0%	93.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	82.5%	52.7%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65
SAT range	1090 - 1350	1260 - 1440
ACT range	19 - 27	25 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	8.0%	19.0%
Students submitting ACT score	10.0%	3.0%
Total number of applicants	3,957	11,855
Total number of admissions given out	3,266	6,249
Admitted students who chose to enroll	647	1,024
Yield rate	19.8%	16.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$54,220	$80,152
Average net price	$31,236	$40,945
Tuition	$37,840	$59,450
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,200 Meal plan: $5,500	$16,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $21,534	96.0% Average amount $36,967
Students receiving federal student loan	72.0% Average amount $5,564	38.0% Average amount $5,171
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $18,780	9.0% Average amount $12,899

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,559 Men 39.0% Women 61.0%	3,708 Men 42.3% Women 57.7%
Graduate students	1,726 Men 31.4% Women 68.6%	6,738 Men 30.2% Women 69.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	45.0%	46.9%
International students	0.5%	8.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,358	2,579
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Oregon Washington California Hawaii Colorado	California Texas Washington Colorado Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Theology Business Psychology	Business Psychology Legal Profession Education Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.5%	83.0%
Dropout rate	7.9%	16.6%
Transferred out	22.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,566 Year 2: $74,307 Year 3: $81,113 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $79,191 Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: $79,443 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $72,250 Year 2: $74,721 Year 3: $77,301 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,179 Year 2: $60,230 Year 3: $68,898 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,390 Year 2: $57,125 Year 3: $64,215 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $66,736 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $56,992 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,569 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $54,632 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,499 Year 2: $46,227 Year 3: $48,515 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,935 Year 2: $40,945 Year 3: $46,179 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,147 Year 2: $46,924 Year 3: $43,877	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,699 Year 2: $92,733 Year 3: $106,087 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $64,518 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $93,293 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $97,829 Year 2: $96,691 Year 3: $91,701 Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $66,898 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $90,146 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,350 Year 2: $62,508 Year 3: $75,589 Public Policy Analysis (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,825 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $71,546 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,559 Year 2: $57,770 Year 3: $70,082 International Business (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,228 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $65,821 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,799 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $58,854 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,780 Year 2: $46,156 Year 3: $56,663

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