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Overview |
JCU | George Fox University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
JCU | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
JCU | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $231 |
Diversity |
JCU | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 45% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Fox University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or George Fox University?
- John Carroll University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than George Fox University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at JCU than George Fox University ($45,490.00 vs. $38,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Fox University than JCU ($28,840 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Fox University are 1.1% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,050 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 22.7% larger than aid received George Fox University ($30,415 vs. $24,779)
JCU vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 38 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming JCU 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 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JCU (3.66)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than George Fox University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $8,600 more per year than George Fox University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $49,000)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $4,573 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($22,366 vs. $26,939)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($231 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Fox University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/