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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | JU | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #476 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $233 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | JU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | JU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 3,837 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Azusa Pacific University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at JU than Azusa Pacific University ($43,520.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Azusa Pacific University than JU ($26,666 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 73.3% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,222 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Azusa Pacific University ($31,988 vs. $27,474)
Azusa Pacific University vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Azusa Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at JU (3.61)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than JU (57.7%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or JU? 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 JU and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than Jacksonville University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $600 more per year than Azusa Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $54,200)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,621)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($232 vs. $233)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/