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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | JCU | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Agnes Scott College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at JCU than Agnes Scott College ($45,490.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than JCU ($24,305 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 1.3% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($13,200 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 12.7% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($34,267 vs. $30,415)
Agnes Scott College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or JCU? 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 JCU and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Agnes Scott College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $41,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/