George Fox vs Lesley
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
George Fox UniversityNewberg, ORCatholic life on campusLesley UniversityCambridge, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- George Fox has the higher graduation rate: 72% against 58% at Lesley.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, George Fox has the lower price after aid: $24,631 a year, against $29,030 at Lesley.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at George Fox: $59,761, against $51,173 at Lesley.
- Median debt is lower at Lesley: $21,000, against $24,250 at George Fox.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Newberg, OR
Cambridge, MA
Setting
Town
City
Students
4,531
3,134
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
94%
97%
Average SAT
1197
ACT middle 50%
20–29
Graduation rate
72%
58%
First-year retention
83%
72%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,679
$31,152
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,871
$24,799
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$23,580
$24,044
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$24,631
$29,030
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$32,052
$33,201
Net price, over $110,000 income
$36,847
$35,152
Median debt
$24,250
$21,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,761
$51,173
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.