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Overview |
MC | George Fox University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Newberg, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 4,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | georgefox.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | George Fox University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $38,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $38,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $28,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $24,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MC | George Fox University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 3,542 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
MC | George Fox University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | George Fox University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
MC | George Fox University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
MC | George Fox University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 45% | ||
Campus |
MC | George Fox University | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,946 students)
MC vs. George Fox University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or George Fox University?
- George Fox University is 97.7% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($38,860.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at George Fox University than Mississippi College ($38,860.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than George Fox University ($20,874 vs. $28,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 10.4% lower than costs at George Fox University ($11,818 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than George Fox University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Fox University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($24,779 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. George Fox University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC 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 MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 17 points higher than at George Fox University (1089)
- Incoming MC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at George Fox University (24)
- Accepted freshman George Fox University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MC (3.56)
- George Fox University has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. George Fox University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at George Fox University is higher than Mississippi College (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from George Fox University earn on average $4,900 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,100)
- George Fox University students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($22,366 vs. $25,000)
- George Fox University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More George Fox University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/