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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 Fort Valley State University| Armstrong State University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | JCSU | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
AASU | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $331 |
Diversity |
AASU | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
AASU | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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
- Armstrong State University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 1,093 students)
AASU vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 340.7% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at JCSU than Armstrong State University ($17,474.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than JCSU ($12,404 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 43.3% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($7,100 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Armstrong State University (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 85.5% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($12,911 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or AASU .
- The average SAT score at Armstrong State University (997) is 201 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming AASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at JCSU (2.48)
AASU vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Armstrong State University (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $30,300)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $10,800 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $32,050)
- AASU graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($219 vs. $331)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/