George Fox vs Samford
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
George Fox UniversityNewberg, ORCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: 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.Samford UniversityBirmingham, ALCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Samford lists Mass 2 times a week.
- Samford has the higher graduation rate: 77% against 72% at George Fox.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, George Fox has the lower price after aid: $24,631 a year, against $31,527 at Samford.
- Median debt is lower at Samford: $19,500, against $24,250 at George Fox.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: 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.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: 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.
Mass times
2 times a week
Confession times
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Newberg, OR
Birmingham, AL
Setting
Town
Suburb
Students
4,531
5,791
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%
82%
Average SAT
1197
1201
ACT middle 50%
20–29
22–28
Graduation rate
72%
77%
First-year retention
83%
93%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,679
$32,622
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,871
$22,716
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$23,580
$24,812
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$24,631
$31,527
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$32,052
$34,206
Net price, over $110,000 income
$36,847
$36,235
Median debt
$24,250
$19,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,761
$58,469
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.