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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Pacific Binghamton University Linfield SPU Union College UVM OSU| Clarkson University | George Fox University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Clarkson | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clarkson | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | George Fox University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,719 students)
Clarkson vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or George Fox University?
- Clarkson University is 41.4% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Clarkson than George Fox University ($54,960.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than Clarkson ($28,840 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 28.3% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,050 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 66.6% larger than aid received George Fox University ($41,285 vs. $24,779)
Clarkson vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson 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 Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 109 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at George Fox University (3.7)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Clarkson vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than George Fox University (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $21,800 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($22,366 vs. $27,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/