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Overview |
George Fox University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Newberg, OR | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgefox.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Fox University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,860 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,860 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,840 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,779 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
George Fox University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,542 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1290 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
George Fox University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Fox University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,366 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Fox University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
George Fox University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 64% | ||
Campus |
George Fox University | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,667 students)
George Fox University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Fox University or Carthage?
- George Fox University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at George Fox University than Carthage College ($38,860.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than George Fox University ($26,209 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 3.2% lower than costs at George Fox University ($12,648 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Carthage College ($24,779 vs. $20,535)
George Fox University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Fox University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or George Fox University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 56 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Carthage (81.8%)
George Fox University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Fox University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and George Fox University.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Carthage College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $200 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,800)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($22,366 vs. $27,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/