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Alabama State Tennessee State University Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Tuskegee University Albany State University Livingstone College NCAT CAU Shaw University Benedict College Jackson State University University of Charleston| Alabama A & M University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | JCSU | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
AAMU | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $331 |
Diversity |
AAMU | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
AAMU | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,093 students)
AAMU vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 103% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at JCSU than Alabama A & M University ($17,474.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than JCSU ($14,600 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 34.1% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($7,100 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Alabama A & M University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($12,911 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Alabama A & M University (850) is 54 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming AAMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman AAMU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
AAMU vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or JCSU? 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 JCSU and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Alabama A & M University (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $4,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $2,950 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($32,050 vs. $35,000)
- JCSU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($331 vs. $361)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/