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UAA Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College| Alaska Pacific University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alaska Pacific University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $331 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific University | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 595 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or JCSU?
- Alaska Pacific University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($20,350.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Alaska Pacific University than Johnson C Smith University ($20,350.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Alaska Pacific University ($20,045 vs. $22,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 16.9% lower than costs at Alaska Pacific University ($7,100 vs. $8,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Alaska Pacific University ($12,911 vs. $12,549)
Alaska Pacific University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Alaska Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Alaska Pacific University (985) is 189 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Alaska Pacific University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific University 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 Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Alaska Pacific University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Alaska Pacific University earn on average $15,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $30,300)
- Alaska Pacific University students graduate with a $8,800 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $32,050)
- Alaska Pacific University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($240 vs. $331)
- More Alaska Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/