Gonzaga vs George Fox

Gonzaga University and George Fox University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Gonzaga, a Jesuit Catholic university in Spokane, Washington, boasts a 65% acceptance rate and a diverse student body, with 48% male and 52% female undergraduates. George Fox, a Christian liberal arts university in Newberg, Oregon, has a slightly lower acceptance rate of 59% and a more balanced gender ratio, with 49% male and 51% female undergraduates. While Gonzaga excels in majors like nursing, biology, and psychology, George Fox is known for its strong programs in business, education, and engineering. Both universities offer a vibrant campus life, with Gonzaga's Division I athletics and George Fox's Division III athletics providing ample opportunities for student involvement. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these differences and more, including graduation rates, tuition costs, and financial aid options

	George Fox University	Gonzaga University
Overview
Location	Newberg, Oregon	Spokane, Washington
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Midsize
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%	92.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	82.5%	76.2%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1090 - 1350	1210 - 1380
ACT range	19 - 27	27 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	8.0%	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	10.0%	18.0%
Total number of applicants	3,957	8,853
Total number of admissions given out	3,266	6,742
Admitted students who chose to enroll	647	1,311
Yield rate	19.8%	19.4%
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	$64,356
Average net price	$31,236	$35,529
Tuition	$37,840	$47,560
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,200 Meal plan: $5,500	Room/dormitory: $6,922 Meal plan: $6,520
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $21,534	100.0% Average amount $26,861
Students receiving federal student loan	72.0% Average amount $5,564	41.0% Average amount $5,092
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $18,780	12.0% Average amount $8,834

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,559 Men 39.0% Women 61.0%	4,986 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students	1,726 Men 31.4% Women 68.6%	2,395 Men 34.0% Women 66.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	45.0%	58.4%
International students	0.5%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,358	3,010
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	Washington California Oregon Colorado Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Theology Business Psychology	Business Health Professions Engineering Legal Profession Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.5%	85.1%
Dropout rate	7.9%	5.2%
Transferred out	22.5%	9.6%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,524 Year 2: $105,418 Year 3: $114,618 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,697 Year 2: $82,685 Year 3: $88,736 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,511 Year 2: $67,447 Year 3: $78,861 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,158 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $78,302 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,609 Year 2: $71,930 Year 3: $76,778 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,550 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $74,451 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,156 Year 2: $64,741 Year 3: $73,535 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,977 Year 2: $61,859 Year 3: $71,337 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,455 Year 2: $60,298 Year 3: $71,186 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $52,437 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $69,299

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